Commercial Manager
Orsett, Essex
We are working with a rapidly growing civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major projects across the UK. Due to continued expansion and a strong secured workload, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of a significant portfolio of works valued between GBP70m - GBP100m+.
This is a senior leadership role offering the chance to influence business strategy, drive commercial performance, and play a key role in the future growth of the organisation.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will have full responsibility for the commercial performance of a portfolio of projects, ensuring robust governance, maximising profitability, managing risk, and leading a high-performing commercial team.
Working closely with operational leadership, you will ensure projects are delivered commercially successfully while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting future business growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals.
* Manage the commercial performance of a portfolio valued at GBP70m-GBP100m+.
* Drive margin improvement, cash collection, forecasting and financial performance.
* Oversee CVRs, cost-to-complete forecasting and commercial reporting.
* Manage contractual matters, claims, compensation events and final accounts.
* Provide commercial leadership on NEC, JCT and bespoke forms of contract.
* Support procurement strategies and subcontractor management.
* Identify, mitigate and manage commercial risks.
* Present commercial and financial performance to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
* Support work‑winning activities and help secure future projects.
About You
We’re keen to speak with experienced Commercial Managers, Senior Commercial Managers, Managing Quantity Surveyors or senior commercial leaders from a civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities background.
You will ideally possess:
* Significant experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, water, highways, rail or energy sectors.
* Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 essential).
* Proven experience leading commercial teams and managing large project portfolios.
* Expertise in claims management, compensation events, final accounts and dispute resolution.
* Strong commercial acumen with a track record of improving profitability and cash flow.
* Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
What's on Offer
* Senior leadership position with genuine influence across the business.
* Opportunity to shape the future direction of a growing contractor.
* Diverse portfolio of major infrastructure projects.
* Excellent career progression prospects.
* Competitive salary, car allowance and comprehensive benefits package.
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