Vacancy Title: Commercial Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds
Industry: Quantity Surveying & Commercial
Salary: Excellent salary package
Start Date: 2026-07-13
REF: J91987725
Contact Name: Tony Marsden
Contact Email: tony.marsden@russell-taylor.co.uk
Vacancy Published: 2 days ago
Commercial Manager
Leeds / Selby | Major Infrastructure Projects | Energy & Utilities Sector
Shape the Future of Critical UK Infrastructure
Are you an experienced Commercial Manager looking to play a key role on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes?
We are partnering with a leading engineering and construction organisation that is delivering a substantial portfolio of major transmission and energy infrastructure projects across the UK. With a secured pipeline of work stretching for years ahead, this is an opportunity to join a business at the forefront of the energy transition and critical national infrastructure delivery.
Working on high-profile projects for major utility and infrastructure clients, you'll be instrumental in driving commercial success, protecting project performance, and leading commercial teams through complex, multi-disciplinary programmes.
If you're motivated by large-scale infrastructure, long-term project security, and the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes on landmark schemes, we'd like to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of the commercial performance of a major infrastructure project, working closely with senior project leadership to maximise value, manage risk, and ensure successful project delivery.
This is a strategic leadership role requiring strong contractual expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to drive performance across both internal and external stakeholder groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all commercial activities across the project lifecycle.
- Manage monthly cost and value reconciliation processes.
- Oversee contract administration, variations, compensation events, claims, and change management procedures.
- Support project leadership in identifying, managing, and mitigating commercial risks.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the project commercial team.
- Drive procurement strategies to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
- Manage project cash flow, WIP, forecasting, and financial performance.
- Monitor and challenge project costs, ensuring accurate reporting and margin protection.
- Work collaboratively with operational and planning teams to support programme delivery.
- Identify opportunities for margin improvement and commercial optimisation.
- Maintain robust project controls covering cost, value, production, and supply chain performance.
About You
We're looking for a commercially driven professional who can confidently operate within a major infrastructure environment.
You will ideally possess:
- MRICS qualification or equivalent professional status.
- Significant experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveying capacity.
- Strong background within civil engineering, utilities, energy, power, or major infrastructure projects.
- Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management best practice.
- Experience managing commercial teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, forecasting, and programme delivery.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
Why Apply?
- Join a business with a strong and growing pipeline of nationally significant infrastructure projects.
- Work on projects that directly support the'UK's energy security and net-zero ambitions.
- Genuine long-term career progression opportunities within a highly respected organisation.
- Exposure to major utility and transmission programmes with industry-leading clients.
- Collaborative and supportive culture focused on professional development and continuous improvement.
Reward & Benefits
In return, you'll receive a highly competitive package including:
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Private health and wellbeing benefits
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Holiday entitlement with additional purchase options
- Professional development and training support
- Retail discounts, gym membership savings, cycle-to-work scheme and additional lifestyle benefits
