At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial management for exciting highways projects and frameworks across the South of England.
- Company: Established Main Contractor with a strong track record in Highways & Infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Flexible travel to sites and a focus on safety, quality, and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the infrastructure sector while developing your commercial skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying, experience in Highways, and strong NEC3/4 knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Atheray Stone are currently looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to work for an established Main Contractor who have a solid track record of delivering Highways & Infrastructure schemes across the South of England. This role will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple term maintenance frameworks, and an established site commercial team across a variety of locations. There is a new role due to an increase in contract awards.
Candidate Profile
- Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
- Previous experience working within Highways, ideally frameworks or similar infrastructure sectors
- Able to drive and have a UK licence, as well as flexibility for travel to sites when needed
- Strong NEC3/4 contractual knowledge, ideally working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
Responsibilities
- Lead all commercial and contractual aspects of projects and frameworks, ensuring effective cost control, forecasting, change management, cash flow, WIP and profitability
- Provide commercial leadership across work winning, tenders and bids, including contractual risk review, pricing strategy and TUPE considerations
- Oversee pre-construction activities, ensuring contracts align with tender submissions, commercial strategies are agreed and teams are fully briefed
- Maintain accurate reporting in line with business systems, governance and financial reporting requirements
- Carry out regular commercial health checks, ensuring compliance with contracts, notifications and internal policies
- Ensure projects are cash positive and risks, disputes and opportunities are proactively managed
- Build and maintain strong client, supplier and subcontractor relationships to maximise commercial opportunities
- Lead, develop and resource commercial teams, including mentoring, succession planning and performance management
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, collaboration, inclusion and right-first-time delivery
- Support business improvement, continuous development and external representation of the contractor
If you would be interested in an informal conversation regarding this role, please apply with your most up to date CV and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Commercial Manager - Highways in Hoddesdon employer: Atheray Stone Ltd
Atheray Stone is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where experienced professionals can thrive in the highways and infrastructure sector. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive benefits, and a culture that prioritises safety, collaboration, and quality, this role provides a unique opportunity to lead commercial management across multiple frameworks while contributing to impactful projects throughout the South of England.
