At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial management of exciting infrastructure and engineering projects.
- Company: Join a leading contractor with a strong project pipeline in Slough.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, private healthcare, and share options.
- Other info: Great opportunity for long-term progression in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on complex projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management and NEC contracts is essential.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
O'Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading contractor delivering complex infrastructure and structural engineering projects across the South East. Their portfolio includes major transport, aviation-adjacent, public realm and heavy civil engineering schemes, requiring a high level of commercial expertise and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
They are seeking to hire an experienced Commercial Manager with strong NEC contract knowledge who can take commercial ownership of multiple projects and provide leadership across both pre-contract and post-contract phases. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong pipeline of technically challenging work and genuine long-term progression prospects.
You will work closely with senior operational and commercial teams, helping to drive project performance whilst managing risk, contractual compliance and commercial strategy across a diverse project portfolio.
Role Overview- Sector: Infrastructure / Structural Engineering
- Location: Slough
- Salary: £85,000 + Company Car, Pension Contribution, Travel, Share Options, Discretionary Bonus, Private Healthcare, Annual Leave
- Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
- Type: Permanent
- Leading the commercial management of multiple infrastructure and structural engineering projects
- Administering and managing NEC contracts throughout the project lifecycle
- Preparing and reviewing cost reports, forecasts and monthly commercial submissions
- Managing procurement strategies and subcontractor accounts
- Identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
- Leading change management, compensation events and commercial negotiations
- Working closely with operational teams to maximise project performance and profitability
- Supporting the development and mentoring of junior commercial staff where required
- Experience working as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
- Strong working knowledge and practical experience administering NEC contracts
- Experience delivering infrastructure, structural engineering, transportation or heavy civil engineering projects
- Excellent commercial acumen with strong contractual and risk management capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project workstreams simultaneously
- Able and willing to commute to Slough and project locations as required
If you're a Commercial Manager with strong NEC contract experience and a background delivering complex infrastructure or structural engineering projects, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on 07552 619 663, or send your CV via email.
Commercial Manager employer: O'neill And Brennan
O'Neill and Brennan is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Slough that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong focus on employee well-being, the company provides an attractive benefits package including a competitive salary, private healthcare, and share options, alongside opportunities to lead complex infrastructure projects that challenge and enhance your commercial expertise. Join a supportive team that values diversity and encourages collaboration, ensuring you thrive in your career while contributing to impactful engineering solutions.
