Senior Commercial Manager - Major Projects & NEC Contracts

NG Bailey Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NG Bailey Group seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across major M&E, Civil and Structural projects in Reading. This senior role covers commercial strategy, governance, contract management and financial performance across NEC cost reimbursable programmes delivered under the AWE framework.

You will collaborate with operational directors, project teams and client stakeholders to ensure commercial excellence, risk management and successful delivery, while leading

Qualifications

• Commercial Management experience within major construction, engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong NEC contract expertise, particularly cost reimbursable and target cost arrangements.
• Experience leading commercial teams on complex projects.
• Proven ability to manage commercial risk and contractual matters.
• Strong financial management, forecasting and reporting capabilities.
• Experience working within collaborative client environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of major projects and programmes.
• Provide strategic commercial guidance to project delivery teams.
• Manage NEC contractual compliance and governance.
• Oversee commercial reporting, forecasting and project performance.
• Lead negotiation and resolution of compensation events, change and contractual matters.
• Manage commercial risk, opportunity and financial exposure.
• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead commercial teams including Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors.
• Support procurement strategy and supply chain engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes and controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Leadership

Risk management

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

MRICS/MCICES or equivalent

Job description

NG Bailey Group seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across major M&E, Civil and Structural projects in Reading. This senior role covers commercial strategy, governance, contract management and financial performance across NEC cost reimbursable programmes delivered under the AWE framework.

You will collaborate with operational directors, project teams and client stakeholders to ensure commercial excellence, risk management and successful delivery, while leading