Location: Project Construction site, Bridgewater x3 days per week PLUS x2 days per week remote working Duration: Approved until 31dec27 Status: Contract - Inside IR35 Reports to: Commercial Lead Morson Edge are working with a major player in the Energy sector who have a current contract requirement for a Senior Commercial Manager to join their Turbine Contract Team. This position presents a unique opportunity to be involved with a nationally significant infrastructure Project at an exciting time of delivery and commercial transformation. This is a hybrid role offering a 3/2 split in relation to construction site office attendance/remote working. Overview As an experienced Senior Commercial Manager you will lead the commercial management of the site installation and commissioning scope of the Turbine Contract. This is a strategically important leadership role at a pivotal stage in the contracts evolution as the installation scope undergoes contractual changes, creating a unique opportunity to influence commercial outcomes, shape new ways of working, and drive a collaborative approach between Employer and Contractor teams. The role will be responsible for ensuring robust cost management, commercial governance, contract administration and supply chain oversight while supporting the successful delivery of project objectives. The successful candidate will be a commercially astute leader with experience managing major infrastructure, energy, construction or engineering projects, ideally within complex target cost or reimbursable contracting environments. Typical Responsibilities Implement the roll-out and ongoing management of the new target cost commercial model. Develop and embed the processes, controls and governance required to support the efficient running of the model. Drive integrated ways of working between Employer and Contractor commercial teams. Oversee cost forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC) development and cost performance reporting. Create and track commercial KPIs. Monitor Contractor resource levels and forecast staffing requirements against project needs. Challenge forecast costs, productivity assumptions and resource allocations to ensure value for money. Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce overall delivery costs. Review and challenge defined cost submissions, applications for payment and supporting evidence. Apply disallowed cost provisions fairly and consistently. Support the management of compensation events, variations, claims and commercial negotiations as required. Manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout project execution. Criteria Essential Significant commercial management experience on major infrastructure, construction, energy or engineering projects. Proven experience leading commercial teams within complex project environments. Strong experience in cost management, forecasting, reporting and commercial governance. Demonstrable experience administering major forms of contract and managing contractual change. Desirable Experience operating within target cost, cost reimbursable, alliance or collaborative commercial models. Experience of FIDIC contracts and contract administration. Professional membership of RICS, CICES or an equivalent institution. Experience working in an integrated team environment
Senior Commercial Manager - Hybrid employer: Morson Edge
As a leading player in the Energy Sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Bridgwater, Somerset, where you can thrive as a Welding / NDT Field Engineer. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside competitive daily rates and the potential for contract extensions until December 2026. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy industry.
