Senior Commercial Manager

CCR Recruitment; York; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CCR Recruitment is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for the high-profile Transpennine Route Upgrade project. The role involves leading a commercial team, managing contracts, and driving value through strategic commercial initiatives, making it an exciting opportunity within the civil engineering and construction sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Strong opportunities for career progression

Innovative and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior commercial management roles.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and alliance frameworks.
• Experience in rail, infrastructure, or major civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a commercial team of 20 professionals managing contracts.
• Drive commercial strategy and ensure compliance with alliance principles.
• Produce detailed commercial reports for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Contract Negotiation

Cost Control

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar

RICS qualification

Job description

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Recruitment Manager at CCR Recruitment - Civil Engineering & Construction

Location: York or Leeds (Hybrid Working Available)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Commercial Manager to join our team on the high-profile Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) – Western Section. This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a collaborative alliance delivery model, contributing to a major UK rail infrastructure programme that will transform connectivity across the North.

As Senior Commercial Manager, you will play a key leadership role, managing a commercial team of 20 professionals and reporting directly into the project leadership team. You’ll be instrumental in driving commercial strategy, ensuring robust contract management, and delivering best value across all phases of the programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing commercial team across the TRU Western section.
• Oversee the administration of key contracts and ensure compliance with alliance commercial principles.
• Drive value through effective cost control, risk management, and contract negotiation.
• Collaborate closely with delivery, procurement, and finance teams to ensure commercial goals align with overall project strategy.
• Produce detailed commercial reports and provide expert advice to senior stakeholders.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, ensuring early resolution of issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the alliance structure.

About You:

• Proven experience in a senior commercial management role, ideally within rail, infrastructure, or major civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and alliance/partnering frameworks.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative project environment.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. RICS, degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar) are highly desirable.
• This could suit a CM ready to step up.

Location:

Based in either York or Leeds, with flexible working arrangements available.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a top-tier contractor on one of the UK's most significant rail infrastructure programmes.
• Be part of a collaborative alliance committed to innovation and long-term legacy.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Strong opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Rail Transportation

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