At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial teams and manage financials for large-scale construction projects.
- Company: Join a top-tier engineering and construction firm with exciting projects across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to influence project strategies.
- Other info: Dynamic site-based role with opportunities for travel and flexibility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major infrastructure projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in commercial management, ideally with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Referment is partnering with a leading engineering and construction business to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager to support the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and structural projects across the UK. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving commercial performance, managing project financials, and leading high-performing commercial teams across complex builds. Our client has roles spanning England, from London, West Midlands, South West and the South East of England.
The Role
You will take ownership of the commercial function across major projects, ensuring robust financial control, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple projects
- Overseeing CVRs, cost forecasting, and financial reporting
- Managing valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Providing strategic commercial input during tendering and delivery phases
- Handling contractual matters including claims, negotiations, and dispute resolution
- Driving continuous improvement across commercial processes
What We’re Looking For
- Background with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
- Strong experience across civils, structures, or concrete projects
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in commercial management within construction
- At least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity
- Proven track record managing large-scale projects and commercial teams
- Strong knowledge of contracts, reporting, and financial controls
- Experience working on UK-based projects is highly desirable
Qualifications (Desirable, Not Essential)
- We are open to candidates from both academic and practical backgrounds.
- Degree / HND / HNC in Quantity Surveying or similar
- RICS (MRICS) or working towards
- Relevant construction or commercial accreditations
- Equivalent hands-on experience will be equally considered
Working Setup
Primarily site-based (5 days per week). Occasional travel to office locations when required; flexibility expected in line with project demands.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a growing, high-performing contractor delivering some of the UK’s most interesting structural and infrastructure projects with real scope to influence commercial strategy and team development.
Senior Commercial Manager - Construction (4EB88EA) in Norwich employer: Referment
Join a leading engineering and construction business that values innovation and excellence in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to lead high-performing teams while enjoying a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous improvement and strategic input. This role not only offers competitive benefits but also the chance to make a significant impact on the commercial success of exciting projects in a dynamic environment.
