Senior Commercial Manager

Boden Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A major contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager for a hybrid role in Leeds. You will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring compliance and performance on crucial infrastructure projects. Candidates should have extensive leadership experience and knowledge of NEC, JCT, and FIDIC contracts. This is a great opportunity to engage in high-profile projects for a minimum of 3 months with a negotiable day rate.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior commercial leadership role within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with NEC, JCT and FIDIC contracts.
• Proven ability to manage and develop large commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of commercial staff, including multiple Quantity Surveyors.
• Oversee all aspects of contract management, ensuring compliance and performance across projects.
• Provide commercial leadership, advice, and governance on high-value infrastructure schemes.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Financial forecasting

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager
Location: Leeds (Hybrid / Site presence as required)
Contract: 3 months minimum
IR35: Inside
Day Rate: Negotiable

Are you a proven Senior Commercial Manager with a strong track record in leading commercial teams and driving contract performance on major infrastructure projects?

We are supporting a leading national contractor in their search for an interim Senior Commercial Manager to join their Power Networks division. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile programme of works, managing a sizeable team of Quantity Surveyors and overseeing all contract management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of commercial staff, including multiple Quantity Surveyors.
• Oversee all aspects of contract management, ensuring compliance and performance across projects.
• Provide commercial leadership, advice, and governance on high-value infrastructure schemes.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to deliver value and minimise risk.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, reporting, and management of project finances.

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in a senior commercial leadership role within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with NEC, JCT and FIDIC contracts.
• Proven ability to manage and develop large commercial teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Availability to start at short notice and commit for a minimum of 3 months.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager seeking a short-term contract with a major contractor, offering both scale of responsibility and the chance to work on critical national infrastructure projects.

If you re interested in discussing this role further, please apply today with your CV.