Senior Commercial Manager

Mint Selection | B Corp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Mint Selection, on behalf of a leading UK energy infrastructure developer, seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to own a major civils package as the project moves from ECI into construction. London-based with hybrid working and occasional site travel, you will drive commercial leadership and value against a £100m+ scope.

Lead a small commercial team, administer NEC4 ECC Option C contracts, manage contractor relationships and risk, and deliver robust cost forecasting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial management, quantity surveying or leadership roles.
• Strong contractor-side background, ideally progressing through a Principal Contractor environment.
• Experience managing major civils contracts valued at £100m+.
• Significant heavy civils experience including earthworks, tunnelling, shafts, dams or similar infrastructure.
• Expertise administering NEC4 ECC Option C Target Cost contracts.
• Proven experience across full project lifecycle: procurement, negotiation, execution, final accounts.
• Experience leading and developing commercial teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Experience in energy, utilities, rail, major infrastructure or water sectors advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a major civils package valued in excess of £100m.
• Manage commercial performance across tunnels, shafts, earthworks and related infrastructure.
• Oversee and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors (3–4 direct reports).
• Administer NEC4 ECC Option C contracts.
• Collaborate with contractors during ECI transition to full delivery.
• Support commercial strategy, risk management, change control and cost forecasting.
• Drive best-value outcomes through robust management and contractor engagement.
• Provide senior-level reporting on project commercial performance to stakeholders.
• Support final contract negotiations and commercial readiness for construction delivery.
• Attend the London office regularly and visit sites/contractor locations as required.

Skills

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contractor relationships

Leadership of commercial teams

Education

MRICS qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

London, UK (Hybrid with occasional Site Travel)

Competitive base salary + benefits + industry leading bonus

Our client, a leading developer in the UK energy infrastructure sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to take ownership of a major Main Works Civils package on a landmark infrastructure project valued at approximately £750m. This is a rare opportunity to play a key commercial leadership role on a nationally significant project as it transitions from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) into construction delivery.

The successful candidate will provide commercial leadership across a substantial civils scope including tunnels, shafts, earthworks and dam structures, while managing key contractor relationships and driving commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

The Company

Our client is delivering one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure developments and is committed to attracting talented professionals who want to make a genuine impact on the energy transition. The business offers a collaborative environment where individuals are trusted with responsibility, empowered to make decisions, and given the opportunity to influence major project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a major civils package valued in excess of £100m.
• Manage commercial performance across complex heavy civils works including tunnels, shafts, earthworks and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors, with approximately 3-4 direct reports.
• Administer and manage NEC4 ECC Option C (Target Cost) contracts.
• Work closely with contractors during the transition from ECI into early works and full project execution.
• Support commercial strategy, risk management, change control and cost forecasting activities.
• Drive best-value outcomes through robust commercial management and contractor engagement.
• Provide senior-level reporting and visibility of project commercial performance to key stakeholders.
• Support final contract negotiations and ensure commercial readiness for construction delivery.
• Attend the London office regularly and visit project sites and contractor locations as required.

Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience within commercial management, quantity surveying or commercial leadership roles.
• Strong contractor-side background, ideally having progressed through a Principal Contractor environment from QS through to Commercial Manager level.
• Demonstrable experience managing major civils contracts valued at £100m+.
• Significant heavy civils experience including earthworks, tunnelling, shafts, dams or similarly complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise administering NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Option C Target Cost contracts.
• Proven experience across the full project lifecycle including procurement, contract negotiation, project execution and final accounts.
• Experience leading and developing commercial teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Previous experience within the energy, utilities, rail, major infrastructure or water sectors would be advantageous.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

• Have built their career through consistent progression and strong performance.
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach combined with senior commercial leadership capability.
• Be comfortable taking ownership of major contractor relationships and commercial decisions.
• Bring a pragmatic, contractor-focused commercial mindset.
• Have experience working within collaborative contracting and target-cost environments.
• Be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant energy infrastructure project.
• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews.
• Hybrid working arrangement with London office base.
• Opportunity to work on a landmark UK infrastructure project.
• Significant career development and progression opportunities.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Collaborative and supportive project environment.
• Opportunity to influence major project outcomes during a critical phase of delivery.

Mint Selection is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are focused on building diverse teams that reflect the global energy transition.