Senior Commercial Manager, Infrastructure & Projects

ameygroupi; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension – Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Discount portal with savings

Social Impact Days

Job summary

At Amey we are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities on major Rail and Engineering projects in the UK. You will drive value, manage risk, and lead a Commercial team across pre- and post‑contract stages.

You will build strong client relationships, oversee budgets, forecasts, and WIP, and advise on contractual notices, claims, and extensions of time while promoting an inclusive and high‑performing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (desirable).
• Commitment to CPD and progression toward membership of a relevant professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Champion Amey’s Zero Harm culture and support delivery of Target Zero Action Plans.
• Build strong, collaborative client relationships to support delivery, manage change, resolve conflict, and position Amey for future opportunities.
• Drive consistency and excellence in commercial processes across pre‑ and post‑contract stages.
• Apply commercial best practice to maximise value, minimise risk, and deliver customer‑focused outcomes.
• Lead opportunity and risk management using established business tools.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure robust cost control, including budgets, forecasts, and WIP management.
• Manage the change process, ensuring all contractual notices and early warnings are issued within required timescales.
• Advise senior Commercial and Operational leads on contractual obligations, claims, and extensions of time.
• Ensure accurate, timely Applications for Payment and Final Account submissions.
• Support bid teams in developing commercially sound solutions that translate into successful delivery.
• Lead commercial mobilisation of new contracts, ensuring tender strategies are understood and implemented.
• Support supply chain strategy and ensure subcontractors are procured and managed effectively.
• Oversee KPI performance, reporting, and compliance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the Commercial team, promoting an inclusive and open working environment.
• Embed commercial awareness across operational and non‑commercial teams.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Commercial and financial acumen

Contract knowledge

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Inclusion and teamwork

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Job description

At Amey we are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities on major Rail and Engineering projects in the UK. You will drive value, manage risk, and lead a Commercial team across pre- and post‑contract stages.

You will build strong client relationships, oversee budgets, forecasts, and WIP, and advise on contractual notices, claims, and extensions of time while promoting an inclusive and high‑performing environment.