LEAD COMMERCIAL MANAGER WINCHESTER Are you looking for a role where you have complete autonomy and can genuinely shape the commercial function of regional civil engineering contractor? Our client is a regional civil engineering contractor, with a reputation of delivering high-profile and exciting regional projects. They are recruiting for a Lead Commercial Manager to manage the commercial team, delivering the commercials on civil engineering contracts, predominantly within the highways sector. This is the perfect role for someone keen to lead a team of talented Quantity Surveyors and shape the commercial change and development processes within the business. The role: * Heading the commercial performance of the business and having full commercial responsibility across company frameworks & projects * Working closely with delivery teams and clients * Driving revenue and margin: monitoring financial performance metrics, trigger early actions, and engage in monthly CVR reviews to identify variances and pursue remedial actions * Steering commercial governance, ensuring robust reporting, strong financial management (minimising WIP, prompt settlement of issues, timely approvals), and compliance with contractual/regulatory standards * Leading the NEC contract management: contractual terms, dispute resolution, and risk/opportunity management across all forms of NEC * Supporting bids and pricing, advising on ways to mi...