Strategic Commercial Manager – NEC Contracts (M25)

Connect Plus Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Plus Services (CPS) seeks a Commercial Manager to lead a skilled commercial team on the M25 London Orbital project. You will act as Employer’s Agent for NEC Option C contracts, manage monthly contractor assessments, and drive cost reviews, final accounts, and KPI achievement.

The role offers exposure to a high-profile infrastructure environment with complex planning, forecasting, and reporting requirements. A CSCS card and professional body membership are desirable.

Qualifications

• Lead and develop a commercial team to deliver NEC Option C contracts.
• Proven experience in management of NEC Option C and Employer's Agent roles.
• Deep understanding of NEC contracts and EVM reporting.
• Membership of a professional body or working towards one is desirable; CSCS card is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors acting as Employer’s Agent for Framework Contractors.
• Oversee monthly assessments of framework contractors’ applications.
• Participate in cost reviews and pricing of works call-off orders.
• Audit costs in line with the employer’s regime for NEC Option C contracts.
• Agree and/or recommend final accounts with framework contractors.
• Ensure KPIs are achieved and report performance monthly to senior team.
• Update forecasts and EMI works monthly and report to the employer.

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial management

EVM calculations

Contract management

Education

Professional qualification (RICS/CIOB/ICES) desirable

Tools

NEC Option C contracts

PQS/Employer’s Agent processes

Job description

Connect Plus Services (CPS) seeks a Commercial Manager to lead a skilled commercial team on the M25 London Orbital project. You will act as Employer’s Agent for NEC Option C contracts, manage monthly contractor assessments, and drive cost reviews, final accounts, and KPI achievement.

The role offers exposure to a high-profile infrastructure environment with complex planning, forecasting, and reporting requirements. A CSCS card and professional body membership are desirable.