Strategic Commercial Leader - Highways Alliance

AtkinsRéalis; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Aylesbury is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function for the Buckinghamshire Highways Alliance Partnership. Based in the Aylesbury office, you will oversee forecasting, cost control, risk management, and NEC contract processes, while supporting project teams and procurement activities.

You will build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders, provide commercial guidance at governance reviews, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, or contract administration.
• Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, ICES, or equivalent.
• Experience working with local authorities, National Highways, or major public-sector clients an advantage but not a requirement.
• Experience within a consultancy or alliance delivery environment.
• Familiarity with digital cost management and project control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across the contract, ensuring effective forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with contract objectives and business targets.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to project teams, senior management, and operational leaders.
• Manage commercial performance, ensuring financial and contractual risks are identified, mitigated, and reported appropriately.
• Act as the primary commercial interface between the client, delivery teams, and supply chain partners.
• Oversee NEC contract processes including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Payment Applications, Programme submissions, and Risk Reduction Meetings.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contractual obligations, procedures, timescales, and communication requirements.
• Administer contracts on behalf of the client including instructing works, assessing quotations, and managing change.
• Maintain accurate and auditable contract records.
• Support procurement activities from tender preparation through evaluation and award.
• Manage commercial relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assess and negotiate subcontract agreements and variations.
• Ensure supply chain performance aligns with contractual and commercial objectives.

Skills

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

Education

RICS/CIOB/ICES member

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Aylesbury is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function for the Buckinghamshire Highways Alliance Partnership. Based in the Aylesbury office, you will oversee forecasting, cost control, risk management, and NEC contract processes, while supporting project teams and procurement activities.

You will build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders, provide commercial guidance at governance reviews, and drive continuous improvement