Project Commercial Manager in England

Joining Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have guided how we shape a better world for over 80 years.

The Opportunity

Due to continued business growth and development, we are looking for a Project Commercial Manager to play a key role within our project management team in the north of the UK. You will work across Energy, Water, and Resources projects, supporting wider infrastructure delivery. Ideally you will have experience working within multidisciplinary teams, with a collaborative approach and the ability to support and provide guidance to junior team members. We are seeking a candidate with curiosity, strong personal drive, and technical expertise. Experience within the UK energy, water, civil engineering, or transport sectors is desirable, alongside an understanding of the design project lifecycle from feasibility through to delivery.

With an increase in design and build (D&B) work, additional commercial capacity is required to effectively manage commercial risk and support successful project delivery. The role will support Project Managers and Project Directors in commercial management activities and contribute to the development and implementation of best practice across our services in collaboration with commercial leadership. You will be required to support project commercial negotiations, manage fee reconciliations and applications, and review contracts. You will also provide commercial advice and guidance to bid and project managers. The role may evolve to meet the needs of the business and support continuous improvement across projects. There is also potential for future progression into commercial leadership roles on major projects and contributing to best practice across the UK region.

Is this role right for you?

• Strong track record in the infrastructure sector with substantial relevant experience
• Detailed experience in working with the NEC4 suite of contracts, including PSC and ECC
• Experience preparing financial and commercial inputs for projects and fee proposals
• Knowledge of a design consultant’s cost base and experience working with open‑book contracts
• Experience supporting negotiations and settlement of claims
• Knowledge of the use of Earned Value Management
• Experience of scheduling and planning process, including critical path analysis
• Degree qualified relevant infrastructure industry experience with a professional qualification

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. In addition to competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.