At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial activities on major Defence Infrastructure projects and manage high-performing teams.
- Company: Join a market-leading organisation focused on critical UK Defence projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, tax-free living allowance, and excellent job security.
- Other info: Hybrid working with home office every Friday and opportunities for leadership progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national defence while enjoying career stability and growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management within construction or engineering sectors is essential.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + £6,300 Car Allowance + 10% Working Away Uplift + £1,450 Per Month Tax-Free Living Away Allowance
Are you an experienced Commercial Manager looking to play a leading role on some of the UK's most strategically important Defence Infrastructure programmes? Our client is expanding its commercial leadership team to support a rapidly growing portfolio of National Defence projects. With significant investment, a substantial secured order book and years of future work already committed, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading organisation offering genuine long-term security and progression.
You’ll provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of complex engineering and construction projects that directly support the UK's national defence capability while helping drive the growth of a thriving defence-focused business. This Commercial Manager opportunity is ideal for candidates based in Barrow-in-Furness, Liverpool, Warrington, Manchester, Bolton, Blackburn, Preston, Morecambe, Lancaster, Kendal, Carlisle, Penrith and across the North West who are happy to stay away during the week.
Why Join?
- Lead commercial activities on nationally significant Defence Infrastructure projects
- Join a business with a long-term secured pipeline and continued growth
- Excellent job security and career stability
- Progression opportunities into senior commercial leadership roles
- Work on flagship engineering and infrastructure programmes
- Hybrid working with home working every Friday
- Security Clearance sponsorship available for suitable candidates
Package Includes:
- Up to £75,000 basic salary
- £6,300 annual car allowance
- 10% working away uplift
- Approximately £1,450 per month tax-free living away allowance
- Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
- Life assurance
- Flexible benefits package
- Long-term project and employment security
Working Arrangement:
- Site-based in Barrow-in-Furness four days per week
- Work from home every Friday
- Ideal for candidates travelling from across the North West and staying locally during the working week
- Living away package designed to support weekly accommodation arrangements
Key Responsibilities:
- Commercial leadership across major Defence, Engineering and Infrastructure projects
- Management and development of commercial teams
- NEC contract administration and commercial governance
- Financial forecasting, reporting and project controls
- Cost management and profitability improvement
- Risk and opportunity management
- Supply chain and subcontract management
- Contract negotiation and final account settlement
- Client and stakeholder engagement
- Supporting business planning and commercial strategy
Requirements for Commercial Manager Role:
- Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Experience within Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, Defence, Nuclear, Utilities, Energy or Major Project environments
- Strong commercial, contractual and financial management expertise
- NEC contract experience preferred
- Leadership experience with the ability to develop high-performing teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
- Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance is essential
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the forefront of delivering critical UK Defence Infrastructure projects, offering long-term career security, leadership opportunities and involvement in a rapidly expanding portfolio of nationally significant programmes. With years of secured work already in place and continued investment across the Defence sector, there has never been a better time to join.
