Commercial Manager – Major Projects (NEC4)
Location: Cardiff / Bristol (Hybrid)
Salary: £90,000 + package
This is a rare opportunity to join a major projects team at a pivotal moment, taking on a key commercial leadership role within the Commercial & Contracts function.
You’ll play a central role in delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure transformation programmes, alongside a portfolio of major capital projects ranging from £100m to £1bn, spanning marine, civils, terminal developments, and green energy.
Working as a trusted commercial lead, you’ll drive value, manage risk, and ensure robust contract governance across the full project lifecycle in a complex, high-profile delivery environment. You will also lead and develop a small team of commercial professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and oversight on project delivery.
The Role
* Lead cost and contract management across major infrastructure projects
* Manage and develop a small team of commercial professionals
* Own project financials including forecasting, cost control and reporting
* Manage NEC4 contracts, ensuring best practice in administration and governance
* Provide strategic commercial guidance to senior stakeholders
* Support procurement strategy, tendering and contract development
* Oversee external consultants and ensure high-quality commercial outputs
* Identify and manage commercial risks, disputes, and opportunities
What We’re Looking For
* Strong background in commercial, cost and contract management within major infrastructure
* Early career background as a Quantity Surveyor or in construction commercial management is highly desirable
* Experience managing a team of commercial or contract professionals
* Experience on projects £100m–£1bn (client or contractor side)
* Deep expertise in NEC4 contracts
* Proven ability to operate in complex, multi-disciplinary environments
* Strong commercial judgement, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
* Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
* Ideally chartered (MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent)
Why Join
* Work on nationally significant, high-value infrastructure
* Be part of a best-in-class, high-performing commercial function
* Lead and mentor a talented team while shaping major capital programmes and long-term strategy
Next Steps
If you are interested in this role please send an updated CV to for consideration.