Senior Project Commercial Manager – Major Projects (On-site)

Vital Energi; Blackburn, Glasgow; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank hols

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Vital Energi is recruiting a Project Commercial Manager for a major £110m project. The role leads the project commercial team, ensuring robust financial management, contractual compliance and risk mitigation to maximise profitability.

A site presence is required, around 3 days per week in West Sussex, with strong leadership of procurement, forecasting and final accounts. You will work under the Head of Commercial, delivering value through effective cost control, cash collection, and strategic

Qualifications

• Significant commercial management experience within construction, engineering, energy or infrastructure.
• Proven track record managing commercial performance of major projects and leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT and other contract forms; experience managing claims, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent understanding of cost management, forecasting, CVRs, cash flow, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Commercially astute with proactive risk and opportunity management.
• Experience in procurement, subcontract management and supply chain engagement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and commercial management systems.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (preferred).
• Professional membership with RICS, CIOB, ICES or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of major projects or portfolios to meet financial and commercial objectives.
• Own project profitability through budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow and reporting.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies; manage variations, claims, change control and risks.
• Build strong client relationships; lead negotiations and ensure timely payment and final accounts.
• Oversee procurement and supply chain to ensure robust subcontract terms and performance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximizing opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, governance procedures and contractual obligations.
• Mentor and develop the commercial team; foster a high-performing culture.
• Collaborate with operations to provide commercial insight for decision-making.
• Support mobilisation and handover from pre-construction to delivery.

Skills

Commercial management

Project leadership

NEC contracts

Forecasting

Cost control

Cash flow

Negotiation

Procurement

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Commercial Management degree

Tools

MS Office

Commercial management systems

Job description

Vital Energi is recruiting a Project Commercial Manager for a major £110m project. The role leads the project commercial team, ensuring robust financial management, contractual compliance and risk mitigation to maximise profitability.

A site presence is required, around 3 days per week in West Sussex, with strong leadership of procurement, forecasting and final accounts. You will work under the Head of Commercial, delivering value through effective cost control, cash collection, and strategic