LOCKROSE is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the commercial and procurement activities of major infrastructure programmes within the energy sector.
Operating within a client-side, regulated environment, this role will play a key part in budget development, procurement delivery, and commercial assurance, ensuring projects are well-defined, appropriately governed, and set up for successful delivery.
Working across a portfolio of complex projects, you will contribute to robust investment decisions, effective procurement outcomes, and reliable project forecasting, supporting delivery teams through a structured and collaborative approach.
The Opportunity
· Contribute to the development of project budgets and investment cases
· Play a key role in procurement strategy and tender evaluation
· Work within a highly regulated, governance-driven environment
· Gain exposure across a portfolio of infrastructure projects
· Support forecasting, commercial assurance, and project readiness activities
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and management of project budgets, cost baselines, and investment approvals
- Provide commercial input into business cases, funding submissions, and governance processes
- Lead or support procurement activities, including preparation of tender documentation, pricing structures, and contract particulars
- Contribute to tender evaluation, including cost assurance, benchmarking, and assessment of commercial submissions
- Ensure projects are commercially robust, with clear scope definition, risk allocation, and contractual structures
- Support the development of project forecasts, working with delivery teams to ensure assumptions are realistic and aligned
- Provide ongoing commercial assurance to ensure consistency between budgets, scope, and procurement outcomes
- Review and interpret project programmes, understanding sequencing, key risks, and potential commercial implications
- Undertake commercial risk assessments and support the development of mitigation strategies
- Prepare clear and structured commercial reporting and governance documentation
- Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support alignment, transparency, and informed decision-making
Requirements
About You
· Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager level within infrastructure, utilities, or energy sectors
· Strong experience in procurement, commercial management, and tender evaluation
· Experience supporting project budgets, cost assurance, and investment governance processes
· Good understanding of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4), particularly in a procurement context
· Experience reviewing or working alongside project programmes and planners
· Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and influence multidisciplinary teams
· Experience working within a regulated or highly governed environment
· Organised and detail-oriented, with a structured and analytical approach
Essential
· HNC / Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline
· Experience in pre-contract commercial, procurement, and budget management activities
· Strong NEC contract awareness and application
· Experience within a regulated environment (e.g. energy, utilities, rail, infrastructure)
· Ability to support forecasting and business case development
· Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable
· Previous experience in a client-side or advisory environment
· Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or utility programmes
· Familiarity with governance frameworks and stage-gate approval processes
· Experience contributing to programme review or schedule-related discussions
· Chartered or working towards MRICS (RICS) or MInstCES (CICES)
Benefits
· Competitive salary
· Performance-based bonus
· Pension scheme
· Generous annual leave and paid time off
· Professional development and training support
· Company car or travel allowance
· Hybrid/flexible working options
Equal Opportunity Statement
LOCKROSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
