Executive Commercial Manager

Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week on site in Suffolk)

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + excellent benefits

Sector: Infrastructure / Energy / Cost & Commercial Management

Conrad Consulting are delighted to be partnering with a leading UK consultancy to appoint an Executive Commercial Manager. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, client‑facing role leading a high‑performing commercial team on major infrastructure programmes, with a particular focus on the energy sector.

This position is ideal for an experienced commercial professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is motivated by delivering excellence for clients on high‑profile projects.

The Role

As Executive Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting senior leadership, overseeing a dedicated commercial team, and acting as the primary escalation point for client stakeholders. You will ensure the successful delivery of commercial, contractual, cost and risk management activities across large‑scale infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for:

• Contract Management
  • Acting as the front‑line contact for senior client stakeholders on escalation matters.
  • Providing robust commercial and cost advice across project issues.
  • Preparing payment notices, pay‑less notices and managing change control (variations, claims, force majeure).
  • Leading dispute avoidance and resolution processes.
  • Ensuring timely and compliant contract administration and record‑keeping.
• Cost Management
  • Advising on cost matters in line with client reporting procedures.
  • Maintaining CBS/WBS structures and supporting baseline programme updates.
  • Managing project change, validating change order costs and assessing earned value metrics (CPI/SPI).
  • Preparing cost forecasts, liabilities, accruals and maintaining cost records.
  • Assessing contractor claims for entitlement and quantum.
• Estimating
  • Providing estimating support aligned with industry best practice.
  • Preparing and assuring cost plans and estimates.
  • Leading value engineering exercises and benchmarking activities.
  • Overseeing measurement and quantification of scope.
• Planning & Reporting
  • Supervising programme‑related correspondence and protecting project interests.
  • Reporting on commercial KPIs and SLAs.
  • Advising on commercial implications of mitigation measures.
  • Maintaining planning‑related records and governance compliance.
• Procurement & Tendering
  • Advising on regulated and unregulated tender events.
  • Preparing procurement strategies and tender documentation.
  • Managing tender clarifications, evaluations and reporting.
  • Preparing contract award documentation and minimising challenge risk.
• Risk Management
  • Identifying key project risks and assessing cost/time impacts.
  • Supporting risk workshops and implementing change control.
  • Maintaining risk‑related records and advising on mitigation strategies.

About You

You will bring:

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Significant experience in infrastructure sectors (energy preferred).
• Strong consultancy background with both pre‑ and post‑contract expertise.
• Experience working under NEC or similar contract forms.
• MRICS accreditation (preferred).
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver high‑quality client service.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• A proactive, positive mindset and the ability to work independently.

Why Apply?

This role offers:

• A salary of £60,000 – £70,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• The chance to lead on major UK infrastructure and energy projects.
• A supportive environment with genuine career progression.
• Exposure to a diverse client base and high‑impact work.