At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial delivery of National Highways Maintenance & Response Contract procurements and manage risk allocation strategies.
- Company: Join a market-leading infrastructure business focused on shaping the future of highways maintenance across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, private healthcare, and 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Position is permanent and based in England.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to influence procurement strategies in a vital sector.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field with extensive experience in highways maintenance or civil engineering.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: England
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Highways / Infrastructure
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you will lead all commercial and contractual aspects of the procurement phase, working closely with senior operational, bid, and executive teams to ensure commercial excellence throughout the lifecycle of the bid process.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial delivery of National Highways Maintenance & Response Contract procurements
- Develop and implement commercial and procurement strategies aligned with new contract models
- Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of the procurement lifecycle
- Lead supply chain engagement, procurement, negotiation, and partner selection
- Support bid strategy development, pricing, risk management, and commercial structuring
- Review contracts and manage risk allocation strategies
- Support the transition from procurement through mobilisation and into delivery
- Develop innovative commercial solutions and delivery models
- Ensure governance, compliance, and commercial best practice standards are maintained
Essential
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
- Extensive experience within highways maintenance, infrastructure, or civil engineering sectors
- Previous experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial position
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts, particularly Term Service Contracts and performance-based models
- Experience leading supply chain procurement and developing strategic partnerships
- Excellent commercial acumen, risk management capability, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence and operate effectively at senior leadership level
Desirable
- MRICS qualification
- Experience within National Highways maintenance contracts
- Previous involvement in major framework procurements and bid leadership
- Direct experience supporting or leading procurement phases of major highways contracts
- Strong understanding of National Highways procurement frameworks and commercial models
Package & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company car and fuel card (including EV and hybrid options)
- Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Salary sacrifice EV scheme
- Retail discounts platform
- Personal accident cover
- Referral bonus scheme
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven professional to join a market-leading infrastructure business and play a key role in shaping the future of highways maintenance across the UK. Apply now for further information.
Commercial Manager - National Highways employer: Approach Personnel Ltd
This infrastructure leader offers a competitive salary and benefits like a company car and private healthcare. The team focuses on innovative solutions for highways maintenance, ensuring compliance and best practices in procurement.
