Senior Commercial Manager
Location: North East Region
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Freedom's North East Business Unit has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial operations across a portfolio of civil and electrical framework projects, delivering more than GBP50m of annual turnover. Working with major DNO clients, the Business Unit delivers multiple concurrent programmes of high-volume, low-value works where framework experience, commercial governance and strong leadership are essential. This role forms part of both the Regional Senior Leadership Team and the Divisional Commercial Leadership Team.
Key Deliverables
* Provide commercial leadership, ensuring compliance with Freedom's health and safety and governance standards.
* Manage commercial performance across multiple frameworks, ensuring objectives are met at team, regional and divisional levels.
* Oversee commercial rigour across all contracts, including cost management and compliance with Group operating procedures.
* Lead commercial contract reviews, including T&Cs evaluation, risk assessment and mitigation strategies for bids.
* Ensure all supply chain contracts are appropriate, compliant and commercially robust.
* Produce cash flow forecasts, monthly forecasting and CVRs in line with business tempo.
* Measure completed works, manage compensation events and support monthly project reviews.
* Attend client progress meetings and prepare commercial reports for the Regional Director.
* Manage applications, invoicing, debt recovery and post-audit activities.
* Lead, coach and develop commercial staff across the Business Unit.
* Work closely with operational teams to meet monthly financial targets and support continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
Essential
* Significant experience in a senior commercial or quantity surveying role.
* Experience in civil and high-voltage electrical projects.
* Strong framework management experience (high-volume/low-value).
* Comprehensive understanding of NEC contracts and commercial governance.
* Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, CVRs and cost control.
Desirable
* MRICS or similar professional commercial qualification.
* Relevant degree or equivalent (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management).
* Experience in DNO or electricity industry organisations.
* CDM awareness.
Benefits
* Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
* 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
* Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
* Private Medical Insurance
* Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
* Personal development programme
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