Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager 

Role Purpose
Provide pre- and post-contract commercial support across designated projects, ensuring delivery within agreed cost and time targets. Act as the key commercial interface between Project Managers, Work Package Managers, stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of assigned work packages (e.g. design, installation, testing & commissioning, materials, telecoms, power, civil engineering, and professional services).
• Control and manage project changes and variations.
• Support Project Managers and Engineering teams on contractual and commercial matters.
• Monitor costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks.
• Contribute to internal and external commercial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, governance, and document control requirements.
• Maintain effective relationships with finance, project teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Keep accurate and auditable commercial records.

Requirements

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Administrator, or similar commercial role within a contractor-led project environment.
• Background in rail, engineering, construction, defence, IT, or related industries.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) and ideally working towards or holding a professional qualification (e.g. RICS).
• Strong commercial and contractual management experience.
• Ability to manage direct labour and subcontractor costs.
• Experience assessing changes, variations, cost forecasting, and earned value/progress measurement.
• Strong negotiation, financial, and commercial skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.