Senior Commercial Manager

Medirest Signature; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in construction is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager based in Cambridge. In this role, you will oversee multi-million pound contracts, ensuring robust commercial oversight and contract management while managing large-scale procurement and contract negotiations. Ideal candidates will have experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, with strong problem-solving and negotiation skills. The position offers flexible working, career development, and competitive salary.

Benefits

Clear opportunities for career development

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Desirable experience in Nuclear or Civil engineering sectors.
• Methodical organisational skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-million pound contracts crucial to project delivery.
• Procure and execute construction contracts ensuring value for money.
• Manage awarded contracts in accordance with governance requirements.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Cost Management

Relevant professional qualifications (RICS, CIOB)

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager

• Associate Director level
• Cambridge (Mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full time with flexible working and core hours

Our Energy team is delivering projects onnuclear new buildprogrammes across the UK that will be crucial to Britain’s energy independence and our NetZero 2050 targets.

As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will lead multi-million pound contracts that are key to project delivery. You will deliver robust commercial oversight and contract management as well as being responsible for large scale procurement and contract negotiations.

Some key responsibilitieswill include:

• Procuring, negotiating and executing the construction contracts for your portfolio, evidencing that value for money is secured at all times regardless of procurement route and contracts promote cost transparency and stakeholder requirements.
• Managing all awarded contracts within a portfolio in accordance with the contract terms, governance requirements and Project objectives and to a successfully deliver portfolio outcomes.
• Providing an overview of the individual contracts within a portfolio to ensure compatibilityand alignment with other projects and regular reporting of topics including: scope of work/services; schedule; pricesand rates; key personnel; and incentive arrangements.
• Establishing, managing, tracking and taking the necessary corrective action to ensure the portfolio of procurements meets the overall Integrated Work Schedule milestonesand adequate time is allowed to successfully procure packages such that value for money is evidenced, stakeholder and project requirements are all met and contract signature is in line with the Integrated Work Schedule.

Who we're looking for

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are ideal. Methodical way of thinking and approach to organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly. Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy skills are also beneficial.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• 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.

What we can offer you in return

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• 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

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.