Commercial Manager

Project Commercial Manager

Location: East Yorkshire (Office-based with occasional project travel as required)
Job Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing construction business for an experienced Project Commercial Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful commercial team and play a key role in delivering high-value construction projects.

Working closely with operational and commercial colleagues, you will take ownership of the commercial management of a major project from inception through to final account. You'll be responsible for maintaining commercial performance, managing contractual obligations under NEC contracts, and ensuring the project remains financially robust.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end commercial management across allocated construction projects.
• Manage project costs, margins and cash flow to maximise commercial performance.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely applications for payment.
• Produce and maintain project cash flow forecasts and financial reports.
• Review NEC contract documentation to identify commercial risks, opportunities and compliance requirements.
• Manage variations, change control and compensation events.
• Support the timely agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Monitor project performance against cost plans, identifying risks to profitability and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure alignment on project progress and commercial performance.
• Support commercial review processes and maintain accurate reporting within business systems.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, valuations and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure prompt cash collection and resolution of commercial queries.

About You

We're looking for an experienced commercial professional who can demonstrate:

• Strong experience administering and managing NEC contracts.
• Proven experience working on large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of cost management, commercial reporting and contract administration.
• An understanding of construction contract law.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

If you're an experienced Senior QS, Managing QS or Commercial Manager with a strong background in NEC contracts and a passion for delivering commercially successful projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.