Senior Commercial Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Weston-super-Mare is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee commercial aspects of large projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, experience with contracts over £100m, and a strong background in the construction industry. Join us in building Britain's future heritage and enjoy competitive rewards and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

Flexible benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in BSc Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent experience.
• Experience with large projects valued over £100m.
• NEC contract experience and ability to oversee large teams.
• Preferable large-scale industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, and contract administration.
• Minimise risk and cost while maximizing value through analysis.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Construction industry experience

Experience with NEC contracts

Ability to manage large teams

Job description

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Senior Commercial Manager, Weston-super-Mare

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Client:

Sir Robert McAlpine

Location:

Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

10

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to have been awarded a prestigious contract to deliver a cutting-edge gigafactory — a transformative project at the heart of the UK's green industrial revolution.

In its initial phase, the project involves the design and construction of a 15GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, complete with ancillary buildings and extensive site-wide infrastructure works.

Once complete, this facility will rank among the largest battery production sites in the UK, with the capacity to supply half of the country's projected automotive battery needs by the early 2030s.

In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.

Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Senior Commercial Manager role

• You will manage a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account.
• You'll be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.

Your profile

• You will have a degree in BSc Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent experience/memberships
• You will have construction industry experience with a main contractor running large projects valued at over £100m
• You will have NEC contract experience and experience overseeing large teams
• Large scale industrial experience preferable

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.