Senior Commercial Manager

PSR Solutions; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in Cambridgeshire to lead the management of a sizeable defense project worth £25 million to £300 million. Responsibilities include managing commercial functions, project finances, and compliance with contractual obligations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Commercial Lead, excellent relationship management skills, and a strong understanding of contract law. The role demands a proven track record in delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience as Commercial Lead on DIO/MOD projects.
• Experience managing projects valued £25 million to £300 million.
• Ability to build effective client and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience leading large project teams and recruitment efforts.
• Understanding of contract/commercial law and NEC contracts.
• Experience with complex claims management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Management of a major defense project.
• Act as Commercial Lead in the tendering process.
• Manage project finances and contractual obligations.
• Oversee delivery of contracts to meet targets.
• Produce financial forecasts and maintain project records.
• Line management of the project team.

Skills

Commercial Lead experience

Managing large projects

Relationship building

Leadership

Contractual law knowledge

Experience with NEC contracts

Education

MRICS qualified or degree in relevant subject

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Position: Senior Commercial Manager

Salary: Up to £140,000 Base salary

Region: Cambridgeshire

Industry: Construction

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager in Cambridgeshire. The successful candidate will lead the Commercial Management of a major (£25 million - £300 million) defence project during the Tender, Design and Construction Process. This will include managing the commercial function, project finances, and contractual obligations internally and externally.

What You'll Do

• Act as Commercial Lead in the tendering process, by providing a comprehensive service to address contractual and commercial issues of the projects.
• Ensure the commercial strategy for the contracted works is developed and effectively managed.
• Lead pricing, procurement, tender events, contract administration, and negotiations to protect the contractual position and deliver value.
• Manage budgets, cashflows, liabilities, profit plans, and forecasts while ensuring scope, terms, and project conditions are implemented effectively.
• Oversee the delivery of contracts to meet programme and margin targets, leading monthly evaluations and payments for supply chain works (including change), ensuring accurate administration, notices, and compliance with all agreements.
• Manage upstream and downstream change control, procurement, subcontract negotiations, and critical path packages, while monitoring risk, opportunity, cost, and aligning design changes with programme requirements.
• Produce and present financial forecasts, conduct quarterly reviews, manage claims, insurance, and final accounts, and maintain comprehensive project records and archives.
• Line management of the team including PDRs, team leadershipowing and general performance management.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Demonstrable experience as the Commercial Lead in delivering DIO/MOD projects working through PCSA stages, successfully converting and delivering on time and to budget.
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects from inception through to completion with a value of between £25million and £300million.
• Evidence of building effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Experience in recruiting, developing, supporting, leading and retaining highly successful large project teams.
• Experience of varied forms of contract including NEC.
• Detailed working knowledge of contract/commercial law.
• Experience of large and complex claims.
• Schwerowski MRICS qualified highly desirable/degree educated in a relevant subject.
• Knowledge and experience of using CEMAR would be advantageous.
• SC security clearance would be advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of working within secure UK environments would be advantageous.

Security Clearance

This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting.

If this sounds like you and you'd like to find out more or be considered for this role then please get in touch. The ideal location would be somebody who can commute to Cambridgeshire on a daily basis.