At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial performance on exciting infrastructure projects and ensure financial success.
- Company: Join Robert Half, a leader in the commercial management sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous leave, private medical insurance, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent support for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in major projects while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management and strong knowledge of NEC contracts required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
- Commercial Manager
- Robert Half
- Bristol (Hybrid – two days per week at Hinkley Point C)
Role Overview
As Commercial Manager you’ll take ownership of the commercial performance of assigned projects, ensuring effective financial management, contractual compliance and commercial best practice throughout the project lifecycle.
Working collaboratively with project teams, clients and supply chain partners you’ll provide commercial leadership that supports successful project delivery while maximizing value and managing risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial function across designated projects, ensuring robust governance and financial control.
- Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise project profitability, cash recovery and commercial performance.
- Prepare and manage Applications for Payment, ensuring accurate valuation of completed work and timely invoicing.
- Oversee forecasting, cost control, cash flow management and financial reporting.
- Administer NEC and other contract forms, ensuring contractual compliance and effective commercial management.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to protect project performance.
- Lead commercial discussions with clients and subcontractors relating to Applications for Payment, variations and contractual matters.
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial positions accurately reflect project activity and any changes in scope.
- Build strong working relationships across project, operational and finance teams to support successful project delivery.
About You
- Proven commercial management experience within major infrastructure, engineering or construction projects.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (ECC, PSC or similar) and associated commercial processes.
- Experience managing project finances, including forecasting, cost control, cash flow and cost-to-complete reporting.
- A track record of preparing, negotiating and agreeing Applications for Payment, variations and final accounts.
- Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to identify and mitigate contractual and financial risk.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across operational, project and finance teams.
- Experience working within major infrastructure environments would be highly advantageous.
What’s on Offer?
- Hybrid working, based in Bristol with two days per week on-site at Hinkley Point C
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance and income protection
- Performance‑related bonus
- Enhanced family‑friendly benefits
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
EEO Statement
Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.
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We think you need these skills to ace Commercial Manager Bristol
Commercial Management
Financial Management
Contractual Compliance
NEC Contracts Knowledge
Cost Control
Cash Flow Management
Applications for Payment Preparation
