Commercial Manager

g2 Recruitment; Groningen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is assisting a client in the Groningen region with a permanent Commercial Manager role. The position focuses on owning commercial operations, maximizing project profitability, managing risks, and supporting the wider business to deliver successful outcomes across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial management within construction or project-driven environments, strong contract management and procurement experience, and excellent stakeholder management

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience within commercial management, quantity surveying, contract management, or project commercial functions.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost management, forecasting, budgeting, and commercial risk management
• Experience managing client contracts and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers
• Ability to oversee commercial performance across multiple projects and support project delivery teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• English speaking; EU nationality required

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration, cost reporting, change management, procurement activities, risk mitigation
• Ensure projects delivered in line with commercial objectives
• Manage the commercial function across large construction site environment
• Collaborate with operational and corporate teams to deliver successful outcomes

Skills

Contract management

Cost control

Forecasting

Budgeting

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Project commercial management

Job description

We are currently looking for a Commercial Manager to join my client on a permanent basis, based in the North Netherlands, Groningen region.

The client is looking for a Commercial Manager to join their fast-paced and growing organisation. They are seeking someone who is ready to take ownership of commercial operations, maximise project profitability, manage contractual risks, and support the wider business in delivering successful project outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing commercial functions within a construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project-driven environment. They are looking for someone who can oversee contract management, cost control, procurement activities, stakeholder relationships, and commercial reporting across multiple projects.

LOCATION: Groningen Area, Netherlands

SALARY: €60,000 - €90,000 per annum + Package

START: August 2026 onwards

Specification:

• 5+ years' experience within commercial management, quantity surveying, contract management, or project commercial functions
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost management, forecasting, budgeting, and commercial risk management
• Experience managing client contracts and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers
• Ability to oversee commercial performance across multiple projects and support project delivery teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• English speaking; EU nationality required

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the commercial function across a large and active construction site environment. This will include overseeing contract administration, cost reporting, change management, procurement activities, risk mitigation, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with commercial objectives.

They are looking for somebody who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and enjoys working collaboratively with both operational and corporate teams to deliver successful outcomes.