Senior Commercial Manager, Projects & Contracts Portfolio

Lanes Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee commercial governance, profitability, and risk across a portfolio of projects within Sapphire Utility Solutions. You will collaborate with operational teams, clients and senior stakeholders to drive performance, manage contracts and maximise value for the business.

Based within the Sapphire Utility Solutions division, this role focuses on robust reporting, CVR reviews, budgeting support and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across allocated contracts, projects or frameworks.
• Drive commercial performance, cost control, margin protection and cash recovery.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, controls and reporting processes are maintained.
• Lead CVR reviews and provide accurate reporting on costs, revenue, risks and opportunities.
• Support business planning, forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and operational efficiency.
• Promote commercial awareness and accountability across project teams.
• Manage the administration and interpretation of contracts, ensuring contractual compliance and entitlement protection.
• Oversee change control, variations, Compensation Events and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure contractual risks and opportunities are identified, managed and reported.
• Maintain accurate contractual records and supporting evidence.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management.
• Ensure commercial processes are understood and followed by operational teams.
• Manage project cost, value, margin and cash performance.
• Oversee applications for payment, invoicing and revenue recognition activities.
• Manage Work in Progress and support accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and target margins.
• Provide commercial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Support audit readiness and commercial compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiations and performance reviews.
• Provide commercial advice and support to operational and senior leadership teams.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Procurement, Operations and Delivery functions.
• Influence stakeholders to achieve positive commercial outcomes and business objectives.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, valuation and final account processes.
• Ensure subcontract agreements are commercially robust and appropriately administered.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and commercial compliance.
• Support supply chain performance reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure subcontract costs and risks are effectively managed.
• Lead, mentor and develop Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.
• Support succession planning and professional development activities.
• Promote commercial best practice, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing commercial culture.
• Contribute to talent development and future

Job description

Lanes Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee commercial governance, profitability, and risk across a portfolio of projects within Sapphire Utility Solutions. You will collaborate with operational teams, clients and senior stakeholders to drive performance, manage contracts and maximise value for the business.

Based within the Sapphire Utility Solutions division, this role focuses on robust reporting, CVR reviews, budgeting support and continuous improvement.