Senior Commercial Manager

MRG Global; Englefield Green; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on high-value projects. This role involves driving strategy, negotiating contracts, and managing risks within complex delivery environments. The ideal candidate will have significant commercial experience in construction and strong leadership skills. Flexibility for project engagements is required.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial leadership experience in the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Deep knowledge of construction contracts and procurement strategy.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial performance across projects.
• Shape strategy, negotiate contracts, and manage risk.
• Lead a high-performing commercial team.

Skills

Commercial leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager – Strategic Leadership Role in a Complex Delivery Environment

We’re supporting a specialist contractor on the appointment of a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a portfolio of technically complex, high-value projects.

Operating at a senior level, you’ll be responsible for driving commercial performance across your sector or project area – shaping strategy, negotiating contracts, managing risk, and leading a high-performing team. You’ll play a visible role across the business, working closely with operational leads, procurement, and executive leadership to ensure robust commercial outcomes from pre-construction through to completion.

This is a critical role in a business known for delivering challenging projects in demanding environments, where attention to detail, commercial discipline and collaborative leadership are paramount.

Significant commercial leadership experience in the construction or infrastructure sector

Deep knowledge of construction contracts and procurement strategy

Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills

A commercially astute mindset, with a focus on risk, compliance and value

Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire commercial teams

This opportunity offers the chance to shape strategy, influence performance, and contribute to the success of projects that make a lasting impact. The role is London-based, with flexibility required around project engagement and stakeholder meetings.

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