Senior Commercial Manager – Major Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Balfour Beatty plc; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working with up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension and incentive plans

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc invites applications for a Senior Commercial Manager to strengthen the commercial leadership across major energy and construction projects in the UK. The role oversees financial performance, risk, and governance, with flexible location options including Derby and broader UK regions.

You will lead commercial teams, drive margin, and deliver robust CVR reporting while collaborating with senior stakeholders and procurement colleagues.

Qualifications

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Chartered Membership with RICS, ICES or CIOB or working towards it.
• Proven experience delivering commercial outcomes on large infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of developing teams.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of major projects or portfolios.
• Manage costs, income, and financial performance to maximise margin and cash flow.
• Provide strategic commercial input and influence business decision-making.
• Oversee contract negotiation, procurement strategy, and supply chain performance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and disputes.
• Lead monthly CVR reporting and present to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with governance, processes, and digital/LEAN initiatives.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing commercial teams.
• Support recruitment, development, and retention of talent.

Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS/ICES/CIOB chartered

Commercial leadership

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Project financial management

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc invites applications for a Senior Commercial Manager to strengthen the commercial leadership across major energy and construction projects in the UK. The role oversees financial performance, risk, and governance, with flexible location options including Derby and broader UK regions.

You will lead commercial teams, drive margin, and deliver robust CVR reporting while collaborating with senior stakeholders and procurement colleagues.