Senior Commercial Manager - Contracts & Strategy

Solution Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Solution Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Manager in Reading to lead and shape the commercial agenda across complex contract portfolios in the utilities sector. You will drive strategy, oversee a multidisciplinary team, and ensure robust budgeting and risk management to meet financial and project objectives.

The role requires extensive contract management experience, a proven track record of team development, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining clear, forward-thinking

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial management experience within utilities.
• Proven track record of leading and developing teams.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple contracts.

Responsibilities

• Commercial leadership of contract(s), ensuring all rights and obligations are fully understood.
• Lead the development and implementation of the commercial strategy.
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of commercial professionals, to support their career growth.
• Develop budgets and cost controls, to ensure contracts meet financial and project objectives.
• Ensure tenders, offers and contracts etc. are reviewed and appropriate terms are in place.
• Lead cost value reconciliation processes.
• Support the resolution of elevated disputes.
• Ensure cash is managed effectively, minimising work in progress exposure (WIP).
• Oversee that subcontracts are engaged at appropriate rates and on appropriate terms.
• Provide sound advice and guidance on complex contracts.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract management

Team development

Budgeting

Job description

Solution Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Manager in Reading to lead and shape the commercial agenda across complex contract portfolios in the utilities sector. You will drive strategy, oversee a multidisciplinary team, and ensure robust budgeting and risk management to meet financial and project objectives.

The role requires extensive contract management experience, a proven track record of team development, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining clear, forward-thinking