Lead Commercial Manager - Major Construction Project

Energy Jobline CVL; Horley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Pension

EAP

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Vital Energi seeks an experienced Project Commercial Manager for a high-value Gatwick project. You will lead the project commercial team, ensuring robust financial management, contractual compliance and effective risk/opportunity handling throughout delivery.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, change management, cash collection and final account settlement, while building strong client and supplier relationships to safeguard profitability.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial management experience in construction, infrastructure, energy or related sectors.
• Proven track record delivering major projects with strong profitability.
• Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts and handling variations and final accounts.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, CVRs, cash flow and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior commercial leadership on a major project from handover to final account.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies, manage claims and contract risk.
• Lead negotiations with clients and supply chain to maximise profitability.
• Oversee procurement and subcontract management with robust commercial governance.

Skills

Commercial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge

Risk management

Leadership

Supply chain

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS/CIOB/ICES membership

Tools

MS Office

Commercial management systems

Job description

Vital Energi seeks an experienced Project Commercial Manager for a high-value Gatwick project. You will lead the project commercial team, ensuring robust financial management, contractual compliance and effective risk/opportunity handling throughout delivery.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, change management, cash collection and final account settlement, while building strong client and supplier relationships to safeguard profitability.