Senior Commercial Manager

Kilnbridge Construction Services Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilnbridge is hiring a Commercial Lead for a pivotal role in managing change control on the HS2 project's concrete cutting and demolition works package. This permanent position involves rigorous NEC contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and leading a commercial strategy in a high-impact infrastructure environment, shaping the future of UK infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Senior QS or Commercial Manager experience in civils or infrastructure.
• Strong NEC3/4 knowledge.
• Detail-driven with excellent client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage NEC contract change control and lead compensation events.
• Engage with stakeholders for strategic commercial advice.
• Support dispute resolution and provide expert commercial reporting.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contract Administration

Client Engagement

Strategic Advice

Dispute Resolution

Job description

Kilnbridge is hiring a Commercial Lead to take ownership of change control on our concrete cutting and demolition works package at HS2 s Old Oak Common, the UK s largest and most connected new rail station.

This is a high-impact permanent role where you ll lead NEC contract administration, manage variations and compensation events, and drive commercial rigour across a complex, live infrastructure environment. You ll work alongside client representatives and internal delivery teams to ensure changes are tracked, justified and recovered with precision.

What you ll be doing:

• Managing all aspects of NEC contract change control

• Leading compensation events, early warnings and commercial forecasting

• Engaging with BBVS/HS2 and internal stakeholders

• Supporting dispute resolution and commercial negotiations

• Providing expert commercial reporting and strategic advice to the delivery team

What we re looking for:

• Senior QS or Commercial Manager experience on major civils or infrastructure projects

• Strong NEC3/4 knowledge

• A detail-driven mindset with excellent client-facing skills

• Experience in concrete, demolition, rail or specialist civils preferred

• Able to lead independently with confidence and authority

Why join Kilnbridge?
We re a 100% employee-owned specialist civils and infrastructure contractor delivering complex packages across the UK. At Old Oak Common, you ll be at the heart of a once-in-a-generation project, with the opportunity to lead, influence and grow.

This is more than just a job it s your chance to shape the future of UK infrastructure with a team that gets it done right.

Apply today and take your commercial career to the next level.