Commercial Manager

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Commercial Manager to lead our commercial team and manage all commercial aspects of our multidisciplinary construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the industry, with a strong background in NEC contracts and procurement of high-value complex packages. This role requires excellent leadership skills and the ability to drive commercial strategies that maximize profitability and mitigate risks.

• Develop and implement a commercial strategy that achieves budget and maximises profitability.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of commercial professionals.
• Manage commercial risk and opportunity.
• Ensure adherence to all commercial reporting procedures.
• Act as the single point of contact for all commercial, legal, financial, and administrative issues with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Partner with technical experts to provide regular commercial insights on the performance of supply chain organizations.
• Manage customer relationships to ensure a constructive relationship throughout the lifecycle of all projects.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislative, regulatory, and corporate standards in commercial and contractual arrangements.
• Assess compensation events, claims, and disputes regarding contracts.
• Develop, implement, and continually review procedures and practices to ensure effective commercial management of contracts.
• Accurately forecast and monitor key performance indicators.
• Ensure accurate cost-value reconciliations are in place and reviewed monthly.
• Liaise closely with pre-contract teams to assist with tenders and work-winning.

• Proven experience in commercial management within the construction industry.
• Extensive experience with NEC contracts.
• Proven track record of leading and managing a team of commercial professionals.
• Significant experience in the procurement of high-value, complex packages.
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CIOB).
• Strong project management skills with experience in procurement, contract, and financial management.
• Technical understanding of the core phases of construction projects.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills.
• Sound knowledge of the construction industry and compliance standards.
• Ability to negotiate and manage high-value contractual disputes to successful conclusions.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders.

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach.
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Recognition scheme and long service awards.
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance.

The application process: Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role-specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in-person or virtual interview via Teams.

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.