Senior Commercial Manager

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering seeks a Senior Commercial Manager for the HS2 project. The role involves leading commercial strategy, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring project delivery. Candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience with NEC contracts, strong leadership skills, and a background in infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Be part of large infrastructure projects

Collaborate with experienced commercial team

Lead project delivery at strategic level

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience working on NEC contracts.
• Background in civil engineering, rail, highways, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial planning and strategy for assigned projects.
• Ensure the project’s commercial position is protected through expertise.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Contractual Expertise

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Member or Fellow of RICS, ICES, or CIOB

Job description

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager – HS2
Location:West Midlands
Salary:£90,000 to £114,000, Car allowance, Bonus, Package
Industry: Civil Engineering / Rail / Infrastructure

About the Role:
If you're a commercially savvy leader ready for your next challenge then we’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity to join our client’s team as a Senior Commercial Manager on the HS2 project. This is a key role in the Commercial team, responsible for leading commercial strategy, managing stakeholder relationships, and supporting the delivery of major infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial planning and strategy for assigned projects and areas

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, JV partners, and the client.

• Ensure the project’s commercial position is protected through contractual, legal, and insurance expertise.

• Prepare and deliver contract briefings to commercial and operational teams.

• Manage valuations, invoices, and payments to maximise cash flow.

• Oversee preparation and negotiation of final accounts, including variations and claims.

• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.

• Support and develop the commercial team, managing workloads and performance.

• Lead governance and reporting processes, presenting to senior management.

• Monitor costs, resources, and efficiency across labour, plant, and materials.

• Provide expert commercial and contractual advice to project teams.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.

• Member or Fellow of RICS, ICES, or CIOB.

• Proven experience working on NEC contracts.

• Background in civil engineering, rail, highways, or infrastructure projects.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to analyse cost data, contracts, and commercial reports.

• Experience managing commercial teams and reporting at senior levels.

• Knowledge of procurement strategies and legal considerations.

Why Join?

• Be part of one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

• Work with an experienced and collaborative commercial team.

• Opportunity to lead and influence project delivery at a strategic level.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation