Senior Commercial Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to manage supplier relationships and oversee commercial matters. The ideal candidate will bring relevant experience in construction procurement and commercial management, preferably within major projects. An HNC, HND, or degree in Quantity Surveying or related fields is desirable. The role offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and generous benefits, contributing to vital construction projects in the energy sector based in the UK.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Highly competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in construction Procurement/Commercial Management.
• Experience within a complex major project/programme environment.
• Broad technical knowledge in Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial relationships for suppliers within your portfolio.
• Act as the primary contact for supply chain/commercial matters.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders on complex projects.

Skills

Construction Procurement/Commercial Management

Complex project/programme environment

Procurement and Cost Management

Standard forms of contract knowledge

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Engineering background

Job description

In the role of a Senior Commercial Manager, you will own and manage commercial relationships for suppliers within your portfolio. You will be the primary point of contact for all supply chain/commercial matters relating to the portfolio of suppliers/contracts and work closely and pro-actively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. This includes working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a Programme.

What we are looking for

• Relevant experience in construction Procurement/Commercial Management. Experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.
• Proven ability of working within a complex major project/programme environment in both procurement and post-procurement phases.
• A broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management‑ideally both pre and post contract. Experience of standard forms of contract, including the FIDIC and NEC suites, and Public Contract Regulations 2015 would be beneficial.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have an HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or a similar/ relevant discipline, or applicants with an alternative background (e.g., Engineering) may be considered.

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award‑winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and Sustainability are at the top of our agenda. We have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in recent years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams manage life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too. Our projects take us across the globe, giving you opportunities to travel or remain at the office base you choose.

Gleeds Energy is recruiting for experienced Commercial Managers to join our Nuclear New Build team in delivering projects on the construction of Britain’s newest nuclear power stations, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. These projects will play a crucial part in Britain’s Energy independence, economic growth, and our ongoing Energy transition to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources.

Benefits

• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work‑life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work certified employer.