Commercial Manager in Cheshire, Warrington

Position: Commercial Manager
Location: Warrington (Hybrid)
Vacancy Type: Employee
Contract Type: Permanent
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About the Role

Across the infrastructure sector, there is a constant requirement not only to maintain critical assets, but also to renew and reimagine them. Whatever stage you are at in your career, this role offers the opportunity to grow and develop while contributing to the delivery of essential infrastructure services for life.

You will be joining an organisation that is safety-first, client and customer centric, and committed to creating a friendly, respectful environment where people are encouraged to thrive.
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Where will you be working?

You will join a well-established engineering and infrastructure business supporting clients to safeguard essential services, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. The organisation specialises in enhancing and extending asset life while ensuring compliance with strict quality and environmental standards.

The wider business is a large, multidisciplinary design and build contractor with a long track record of delivering complex, value-added engineering solutions across sectors including water, power & energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear, and food & beverage.
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What will you be doing?

– Working closely with the Business Unit Leadership Team to support shared objectives and build strong, positive client relationships
– Providing senior commercial guidance across projects to ensure healthy cash flow, strong revenues and effective contract management
– Reviewing and negotiating contract terms to protect the business while maintaining fair and balanced agreements with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
– Collaborating with procurement teams, supporting Project Managers, and contributing to estimating, risk reviews and change control
– Leading commercial negotiations, supporting bid activity, and offering clear, practical advice on project issues as they arise
– Supporting the development of commercial talent, maintaining strong links with Quantity Surveyors, and ensuring open communication across live projects
– Managing insurance and bonding requirements, preparing monthly commercial reports, and ensuring governance and policies are followed

This role can be based from offices in Warrington or Cambridge, with flexibility depending on business needs.
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What you\’ll bring

– Helpful knowledge of the M&E or engineering environment
– Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels
– A positive, customer-focused approach that supports long-term relationships
– Good IT capability suited to a modern working environment
– A relevant degree and/or professional qualification
– Chartered status is preferred but not essential
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What\’s in it for you?

A competitive benefits package designed to support life both in and out of work, including:

– Company pension scheme
– Death in service benefit
– Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave (up to 5 days)
– Employee rewards scheme offering discounts across high street and online retailers
– Employee assistance programme
– 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

In addition, this role also offers:

– Private healthcare
– Overtime opportunities
– Refer-a-friend incentive scheme