Senior Commercial Manager

Investigo; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial strategy on significant infrastructure projects in the UK. The role involves managing high-value contracts, ensuring compliance, and mentoring a commercial team. Candidates should possess substantial experience in procurement and contract management, along with strong negotiation and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven senior experience in commercial or supply chain leadership.
• Strong background in procurement and contract management.
• In-depth understanding of NEC/FIDIC contract frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement activities from end to end.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships.
• Build and mentor a high-performing commercial team.

Skills

Commercial judgment

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Procurement expertise

Education

Degree-qualified

Job description

This range is provided by Investigo. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Our client is delivering one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects — and growing their Commercial and Supply Chain team. We're seeking experienced commercial manager to manage some of the most high-value and complex packages within the programme.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a once-in-a-generation engineering effort that will impact the UK’s long-term energy and sustainability goals.

Your Role

You will lead the commercial strategy and execution across major procurement and contract portfolios — from civil and nuclear construction to equipment and enabling works. Working across a wide stakeholder network, including Tier 1 contractors, regulators, and internal delivery teams, you’ll ensure outcomes are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest safety and compliance standards.

• Lead complex procurement activities from end to end
• Drive value, transparency, and regulatory compliance
• Negotiate and award high-value contracts aligned to delivery timelines

Post-Award Contract Management

• Manage supplier performance, relationships, and obligations
• Lead on contract governance, change control, and risk mitigation
• Provide strategic oversight and ensure delivery of contract objectives

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing commercial team
• Act as a key liaison with regulators, government, and delivery partners
• Champion collaboration, commercial excellence, and a strong safety culture

What We’re Looking For

• Proven senior experience in commercial or supply chain leadership on major infrastructure or energy projects
• Strong background in both procurement and contract management
• In-depth understanding of NEC/FIDIC contract frameworks
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated commercial judgment and leadership capability
• Degree-qualified
• Experience in nuclear, energy, or regulated industries
• Familiarity with the UK’s regulatory and supply chain landscape
• Understanding of nuclear safety case requirements or licence conditions

Contract: Permanent

• Bonus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain and Purchasing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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