Senior Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent engineering firm seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial strategy within the Power Business Unit. The successful candidate will manage large scale projects while developing a team of Quantity Surveyors and ensuring compliance with financial and legal aspects. Ideal for a strategic leader with strong negotiation skills and experience in engineering or construction. A competitive salary and flexible benefits are included.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior commercial role within engineering, construction, or power sectors.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and commercial teams.
• Ability to implement and improve commercial processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for ICP and major power projects.
• Oversee the work-winning process, including contract reviews.
• Manage and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Contractual knowledge

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

MRICS or equivalent

BSc in Building Services or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Description

Senior Commercial ManagerLondon or Leeds (hybrid)Permanent - Full TimeSalary up to £95k DOE + Car/Car allowance & Flexible Benefits

Be Part of the Future of Power Solutions

We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Commercial Managerto join ourPower Business Unitat Freedom, part of NG Bailey. This role is key to our ambitious growth plans, working with private clients on Independent Connection Provider (ICP) projects across the UK, includingData Centres, Solar Farms, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Reporting to both theFreedom Major Projects & Connections Directorand theFreedom Commercial Director, you’ll be part of thePower Solutions Senior Leadership Teamand theDivisional Commercial Leadership Team.

With projects ranging from£3m to £15mand potential schemes exceeding£50m, this is an opportunity to drive commercial excellence and make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial strategy for ICP and major power projects, ensuring financial success and risk mitigation.
• Support early engagement with clients, contract negotiations, and commercial governance.
• Oversee the work-winning process, including contract reviews and risk identification.
• Manage and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors across in-house and project-specific teams.
• Drive commercial best practices, ensuring compliance with NG Bailey’s policies and processes.
• Ensure robust contract execution, variation management, and dispute resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Lead commercial reviews, performance analysis, and cost-value reconciliation.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a commercially astute leader with a strategic mindset and strong stakeholder management skills. You’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can influence at all levels.

Essential:

• Proven experience in asenior commercial rolewithinengineering, construction, or power sectors.
• Strong contractual knowledge, including risk identification and mitigation.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and commercial teams.
• Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Ability to implement and improve commercial processes and governance.

Desirable:

• MRICS or equivalent commercial qualification.
• BSc in Building Services, Quantity Surveying, or similar.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and IOSH Managing Safely.

Benefits:We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.? Some of what you can expect includes:? Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a?leading provider and?up to?8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

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