Senior Commercial Manager

Kenton Black; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy is recruiting Senior Commercial Managers to provide strategic leadership on major infrastructure projects. The role offers a starting salary of £95,000 and opportunities for professional growth through client-side exposure. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing NEC contracts and demonstrated expertise in cost management and risk mitigation, working within a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Performance incentives

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering or infrastructure management.
• Experience managing NEC and other standard contracts.
• Strong ability to oversee cost management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support commercial operations on major civil engineering projects.
• Manage contracts, ensuring compliance and effective risk management.
• Identify risks and opportunities for value-improvement.

Skills

Experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager in civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure

Strong knowledge of NEC contracts

Proven expertise in cost management, commercial strategy, and risk mitigation

Excellent communication, negotiation, and client engagement skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline

Professional accreditation (RICS, CICES, etc.)

Job description

We’re Recruiting

Senior Commercial Managers & Commercial Managers

Sector

Civil Engineering – Highways, Rail, Water & Power

Location

Midlands / Hybrid

Employment Type

Full-time

Salary

Starting from £95,000 (plus benefits)

About Our Client

We are proud to be representing a highly regarded civil engineering consultancy with a strong track record across the highways, rail, water, and power sectors. Our client delivers technical excellence and supports nationally significant infrastructure projects.

A unique aspect of their business is that they second their commercial professionals to some of the UK’s top 250 contractors, giving individuals direct exposure to client-side operations, high-profile projects, and opportunities to influence major infrastructure programmes.

The Roles

Our client is seeking commercially astute professionals capable of providing robust contractual, financial, and strategic leadership across complex projects. Successful candidates will be seconded to leading contractor teams, providing invaluable experience and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support commercial operations on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Manage NEC and other standard contracts, ensuring compliance and effective risk management
• Oversee cost management, forecasting, and project financial reporting
• Provide commercial advice to project teams, contractors, and clients
• Support procurement and subcontractor management
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value‑improvement initiatives
• Drive change management and dispute resolution processes where required
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at all levels

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager in civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
• Proven expertise in cost management, commercial strategy, and risk mitigation
• Exposure to at least one sector : highways, rail, water, or power
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client engagement skills
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
• Professional accreditation (RICS, CICES, etc.) advantageous, particularly for senior roles

What Our Client Offers

Salary starting at £95,000, plus benefits and potential performance incentives

Opportunities to work on nationally significant, high-profile infrastructure projects

Offering client-side exposure and career growth

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Clear progression pathways

A supportive and collaborative team culture with ongoing professional development

How to Apply

To explore these opportunities, please send your CV by simply applying or contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black Midlands for a confidential discussion