Senior Commercial Manager, Civil Infrastructure (Midlands)

Kenton Black Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial performance of civil infrastructure projects across the Midlands. The role focuses on risk management, value maximisation and delivering robust financial results for a range of infrastructure schemes.

You will lead cost control, CVRs and reporting, manage subcontracts, and administer NEC contracts while building strong client and supply chain relationships. A proactive, commercially driven leader is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil/infra.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial administration.
• Experience managing project finances, subcontractors and contractual change.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Proactive and commercially focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of infrastructure projects.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, CVRs and financial reporting.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, package management, payments and final accounts.
• Administer NEC contracts, including change control and compensation events.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support project teams in achieving financial and operational targets.
• Build strong client and supply chain relationships.
• Maintain effective commercial governance and reporting.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Financial management

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial performance of civil infrastructure projects across the Midlands. The role focuses on risk management, value maximisation and delivering robust financial results for a range of infrastructure schemes.

You will lead cost control, CVRs and reporting, manage subcontracts, and administer NEC contracts while building strong client and supply chain relationships. A proactive, commercially driven leader is ideal.