Senior Commercial Manager – Highways Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Kenton Black Limited; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Bonus

Lodge allowance

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a major highways infrastructure project based in Penrith, Cumbria. The role focuses on robust commercial management, cost control and contract governance across the project lifecycle.

You will lead procurement, manage commercial risks, and mentor junior team members while working within a multidisciplinary project team. Hybrid working arrangements and a senior leadership role are offered on a major UK infrastructure programme.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a commercial management role with a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Proven track record delivering major highways or civil engineering projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline; professional accreditation in progress preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of the project from inception through to contract delivery and final account.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Oversee contract administration and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead procurement activities, subcontract negotiations and commercial agreements.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Professional accreditation progress (RICS/ICES/CIOB)

Job description

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a major highways infrastructure project based in Penrith, Cumbria. The role focuses on robust commercial management, cost control and contract governance across the project lifecycle.

You will lead procurement, manage commercial risks, and mentor junior team members while working within a multidisciplinary project team. Hybrid working arrangements and a senior leadership role are offered on a major UK infrastructure programme.