Senior Commercial Manager - Birmingham

Balfour Beatty; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to oversee commercial functions across various projects. The role requires full responsibility for major projects focused on financial performance and compliance with internal governance. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in commercial management within construction and proven leadership skills. The firm offers a range of flexible working benefits and supports inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Volunteering leave and recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial management within the construction industry.
• Proven experience leading commercial teams and managing major project portfolios.
• Results-driven approach with the ability to navigate complex commercial challenges.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for major construction projects.
• Lead and develop commercial teams to drive best practice and innovation.
• Oversee subcontractor management and commercial performance.
• Provide accurate forecasting, margin analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to achieve commercial excellence.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Professional qualifications such as MRICS or MCIOB

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across a variety of projects in the portfolio.

You’ll act as the key commercial interface between project teams and senior leadership, ensuring robust governance, effective risk management, and strong financial performance. This is a pivotal role in delivering commercial excellence and supporting our continued success across the region.

What you’ll be doing

• Take full commercial responsibility for major construction projects, ensuring delivery against margin, cashflow and risk objectives.
• Lead and develop commercial teams to drive best practice, innovation, and value recovery.
• Oversee subcontractor management, value engineering, and commercial performance to maximise project returns.
• Provide accurate forecasting, margin analysis and commercial reporting for internal reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with Balfour Beatty's governance processes and Minimum Commercial Expectations.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders – including customers, suppliers and consultants – to achieve commercial excellence.
• Support bid management, tender reviews, and commercial audits as required.
• Promote our Zero Harm and Sustainability principles throughout all activities.

Who we’re looking for

• A strong background in commercial management within the construction industry.
• Proven experience leading commercial teams and managing major project portfolios.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• A results-driven approach with the ability to navigate complex commercial challenges.
• Professional qualifications such as MRICS or MCIOB (preferred but not essential).

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

Feedback and Contact

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at [e-mail].