Commercial Manager – NEC Contracts / Water Infrastructure in Central London

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with extensive NEC contract experience and a strong understanding of contract formation?

We are working with a leading construction and property consultancy looking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate Commercial Manager to support a growing portfolio of major infrastructure projects within the water sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NEC commercial professional who can offer more than traditional contract administration, with particular emphasis on contract formation, procurement and the development of robust commercial arrangements.

Based in London, you'll work closely with clients and project teams, providing strategic commercial advice and supporting the successful formation and management of complex infrastructure contracts.

As an Associate / Senior Associate Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing commercial management expertise across major infrastructure programmes.
• Leading and supporting the formation of NEC contracts.
• Advising clients on contract strategy, procurement and commercial arrangements.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contractual terms and conditions.
• Providing guidance on NEC contract options, mechanisms and risk allocation.
• Supporting the development of procurement and tender documentation.
• Advising on commercial risks and contractual obligations.
• Working closely with client teams, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Supporting contract negotiations and procurement activities.
• Providing commercial leadership and strategic advice throughout the project lifecycle.

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Around 10 years' experience within Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying.
• Extensive experience working with NEC contracts.
• Strong experience in contract formation, procurement and contractual strategy.
• A background in major infrastructure projects.
• Water sector experience would be particularly advantageous.
• Excellent understanding of commercial risk, contract administration and procurement.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to provide strategic commercial advice and influence key decisions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership capabilities.

• Salary of £75,000 – £85,000.
• Associate / Senior Associate-level appointment.
• Opportunity to work on major water infrastructure programmes.
• London-based position with flexible hybrid working.
• Typically 1–2 days per week at client offices or project sites.
• Exposure to strategic contract formation and procurement activities.
• Opportunity to work with major infrastructure clients and industry stakeholders.

If you're an experienced NEC Commercial Manager with a strong background in contract formation and infrastructure, particularly within the water sector, we'd like to hear from you.

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