Strategic Commercial Manager – Utilities & NEC3 Contracts

Clancy; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance 24–26 days

Clancy Xtras (employee benefits)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Clancy is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead a team of quantity surveyors and commercial administrators on a key SSE contract. You will drive commercial strategy, manage budgets and risk, and seek profitable outcomes for the client and the business.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in commercial management within utilities, be a confident communicator, and possess NEC3 contract knowledge (Options A & C) to secure favourable terms and robust governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management within the utilities sector.
• Significant management experience with a track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Confident communicator capable of presenting complex commercial data to stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts, Options A & C, essential.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of quantity surveyors and commercial administrators.
• Provide commercial leadership across contracts and ensure compliance with rights and obligations.
• Shape and implement commercial strategies to drive business success.
• Manage budgets, cost controls and financial performance.
• Oversee contract negotiations and ensure favourable terms.
• Lead cost value reconciliation and cash flow management.
• Resolve complex contractual matters and disputes.
• Ensure subcontractor agreements are commercially sound.

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial management

NEC3 contracts

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Budget management

Job description

Clancy is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead a team of quantity surveyors and commercial administrators on a key SSE contract. You will drive commercial strategy, manage budgets and risk, and seek profitable outcomes for the client and the business.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in commercial management within utilities, be a confident communicator, and possess NEC3 contract knowledge (Options A & C) to secure favourable terms and robust governance.