At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the commercial team and manage financial performance on a major infrastructure project.
- Company: A leading UK infrastructure contractor with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace that values equality and supports all applicants.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a senior role in a long-term, challenging infrastructure programme.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in commercial management within infrastructure or construction.
The predicted salary is between 29880 - 36520 £ per year.
A leading UK infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to support the delivery of a major, long-term infrastructure programme in Kent. This is a senior commercial position offering the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial function across a complex project and work closely with senior operational and project leadership.
The Role
- Provide commercial leadership across the project, with responsibility for financial performance, commercial strategy and the development of the wider commercial team.
- Leading the commercial team across the project.
- Developing and implementing commercial strategy.
- Managing project financial performance.
- Leading forecasting, CVRs and cost-to-complete processes.
- Managing change, compensation events and variations.
- Overseeing subcontract procurement and commercial management.
- Managing commercial risk and opportunities.
- Providing commercial advice to senior project stakeholders.
- Supporting contract administration and negotiations.
- Managing commercial disputes and resolution strategies.
- Monitoring project performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Leading commercial reviews with senior management.
- Mentoring and developing Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs.
- Supporting the wider business with commercial governance and best practice.
About You
- Significant commercial management experience within infrastructure, civil engineering or major construction.
- Experience managing a commercial team.
- Strong subcontract and procurement experience.
- Excellent knowledge of commercial forecasting and reporting.
- Strong contract knowledge, ideally including NEC.
- Experience managing complex projects and significant work packages.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- A relevant degree/HNC/HND or equivalent commercial qualification.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager looking to take a senior role on a long-term, technically challenging infrastructure programme.
Commercial Manager in Kent employer: Aldwych Consulting Ltd
Join an established M&E contractor in Hertfordshire, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and make impactful commercial decisions. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, this company offers genuine flexibility in role levels, direct access to decision-makers, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and equality. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and the chance to accelerate your career in a dynamic environment with exposure to a variety of projects across London and the South East.
