Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Limited (ENWCML) is the specialist engineering arm of the Electricity North West Group. We deliver high and low voltage infrastructure services across the UK, operating independently from the regulated network business. Our expertise spans the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of private electrical networks for commercial and industrial clients. With a growing national footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, ENWCML plays a vital role in supporting the UK s energy transition and infrastructure resilience. Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we re building smarter, greener electricity networks to help Britain growinvesting in a better future, faster. A Fantastic Opportunity: Electrical Infrastructure Commercial Manager This role will be responsible for managing the visibility of risks to Construction Project Bids, providing commercial and contractual guidance to preconstruction feasibility and cost inputs into infrastructure projects. Will be accountable for ensuring the preparation of tender and contract documents for Civil and Electrical engineering works, including responsibility of ensuring bills of quantities, cost analysis are produced every month/quarter; along with being responsible for establishing a client's requirements with the Project management/Design Teams. This includes driving presentations to Senior Board for formal approval. Manage the delivery of pre-contract services across the business, providing consistent formulated cost plans for individual projects and managing appropriate budgeting via the commercial team. Ensure contractual arrangements are selected, adhered to and variations managed efficiently. To work in partnership with the delivery teams to understand project requirements, including all contract management and administration. Produce and be accountable for the monthly performance against key measures and targets, risks and opportunities. Working in unison with the Infrastructure & Design Manager in pre contract interpretation to assess potential risk to Commercial bids. To forecast and control spend on projects under NEC professional services Contracts in the utilities sector. To implement key measures and own our commercial practices in line with the internal control manual. To guide, manage and advise in internal gateway sign off process other Management team members outlining potential risks, proposing suitable mitigation, and administer in line with company risk process and record in appropriate systems. Lead in the evaluation of supply chain tenders to ensure that cost effective solutions are delivered in line with business plan. Work alongside and liaise directly with the Infrastructure and Design Manager in the provision of all necessary information required to ensure performance targets are met for both Blackburn and Teesside Operations. To drive business performance through continuous improvements in how we manage commercial contracts which align to the business plan, introducing improved or new processes to fundamentally improve the strategy. Be accountable for the management and deliver of our Commercial business processes and drive the team accordingly. Work with post contract services at the appropriate level within the defined business area ensuring a high-level commercial assurance is maintained always. Work alongside the Infrastructure and Design Manager in the configuration and management of framework contractors, ensuring their compliance to our processes. Maintain and conform to the standards of Health and Safety as agreed across ENWCML ensuring a safe working environment for our staff and customers. Contribute to the delivery of excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. Develop high quality Supply Chain management structures with the Design & Infrastructure, Operations and Business Support Team. Manage a team of Estimators and/ or Junior Quantity Surveyors. What we re looking for We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria: Essential experience of working within NEC 4 PFC Contracts and ECC Contracts Utility /Electrical QS industry experience Excellent communication skills. Analytical and able to interpret numerical data for report production. Working knowledge and experience of construction contract terms including NEC, IET and JCT. Accountable for cost value construction project reporting, project management compliance, cost control and forecasting experience. Proven experience of managing high value, multi-disciplined project Demonstrable experience of tender analysis and ability to recognise and highlight ambiguity. Experience of working with Framework contracts. Degree preferable in a suitable Engineering/ Quantity Surveyor discipline with a minimum 5-year post grad experience Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors preferable or working towards an equivalent professional qualification What we re offering We value your expertise. In return, you ll receive: An annual bonus scheme 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service Car allowance or Company Vehicle Private Healthcare An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands A market-leading contributory pension scheme Employee assistance programme Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function. Our Commitment to Inclusion We re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at careers@enwl.co.uk or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2). Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Drug & Alcohol test. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable (external only)