Lead Commercial Manager – Highways Infrastructure Project

Kenton Black Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a major highways infrastructure project in the North West. Based in Penrith, Cumbria, the role focuses on delivering strong commercial performance on the major A66 highways scheme, ensuring contractual compliance and profitable project delivery.

Permanent position with salary up to £92,000 plus a company benefits package. Key responsibilities include leading commercial management, cost control, subcontract procurement,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or highways.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing project costs, subcontractors and commercial change.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A commercially driven approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of project activities, ensuring financial targets and contractual obligations are met.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, CVRs and commercial reporting.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Administer NEC contracts and manage change, compensation events and commercial risk.
• Identify opportunities to maximise value and protect project profitability.
• Work closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure robust commercial governance and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Cost control & forecasting

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Commercial change management

Job description

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a major highways infrastructure project in the North West. Based in Penrith, Cumbria, the role focuses on delivering strong commercial performance on the major A66 highways scheme, ensuring contractual compliance and profitable project delivery.

Permanent position with salary up to £92,000 plus a company benefits package. Key responsibilities include leading commercial management, cost control, subcontract procurement,