Lead Commercial Manager – Major Projects

Vital Energi; Horley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank >hol

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Vital Energi is seeking a Project Commercial Manager for a major Gatwick project. You will provide senior commercial leadership, ensuring robust financial management, contract compliance, and effective risk/opportunity handling across the project lifecycle.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will manage the commercial team, collaborate with operations, procurement, design and delivery, and strive to maximise profitability and protect contractual positions.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial management experience within construction, infrastructure or civil sectors.
• Proven track record delivering commercial leadership on major projects.
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT and other contracts; adept at claims, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of major projects or portfolios and achieve financial objectives.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies; manage variations, claims and change control.
• Lead negotiations with clients; ensure timely payment and final account settlement.
• Oversee procurement and supply chain management; ensure robust subcontracts.

Skills

Commercial management

Major projects

Contract management

Negotiation

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk & opportunity management

CVR & cash flow

Project profitability

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS/CIOB membership preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vital Energi is seeking a Project Commercial Manager for a major Gatwick project. You will provide senior commercial leadership, ensuring robust financial management, contract compliance, and effective risk/opportunity handling across the project lifecycle.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will manage the commercial team, collaborate with operations, procurement, design and delivery, and strive to maximise profitability and protect contractual positions.