At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial activities and manage contracts in a major infrastructure project.
- Company: Join a leading firm driving significant UK energy and infrastructure initiatives.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on nationally important projects while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management or procurement within construction or engineering sectors.
The predicted salary is between 46185 - 56449 £ per year.
We are supporting a confidential client delivering one of the UK's most significant long-term infrastructure and energy programmes. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a highly complex engineering environment, providing commercial leadership across major construction, infrastructure and engineering contracts throughout the project life cycle. The role will be instrumental in supporting the successful delivery of a nationally important programme with substantial long-term investment and development.
Your new role:
- Lead commercial and procurement activities across major contracts.
- Support contract drafting, negotiation and administration.
- Provide advice on contract strategy, risk allocation and commercial models.
- Manage cost forecasting, budgeting and commercial reporting.
- Oversee change control, valuations and final accounts.
- Ensure contractual compliance and effective commercial governance.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
- Lead commercial negotiations and dispute avoidance activities.
- Build strong relationships with project teams, contractors and stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to junior commercial professionals.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Significant commercial, quantity surveying or procurement experience.
- Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy, utilities, rail, defence or major capital projects.
- Strong NEC contract knowledge.
- Experience managing high-value and complex contracts.
- Expertise in cost control, forecasting, change management and commercial reporting.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Desirable:
- Public sector or regulated environment experience.
- Team leadership or mentoring experience.
- Understanding of governance and assurance processes.
- Professional qualifications such as MRICS, MCIPS or equivalent.
What you'll get in return:
- Excellent Defined Benefit Pension Scheme - 22%
- Annual bonus of up to 7%
- Relocation package (where applicable)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
- Christmas closure Privilege days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career development opportunities
- Inclusive and collaborative culture
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Commercial Manager in Retford employer: Hays Construction and Property
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Contact Details:
Hays Construction and Property Recruitment Team
