Overview
Osprey seeks a proactive Commercial Manager to lead the delivery of robust commercial governance and ensure the effective financial performance of designated projects. Reporting into the wider commercial and project leadership teams, you will oversee structured commercial processes, maintain strong financial controls and support the preparation of key commercial information. You will work collaboratively across the organisation to provide clear and consistent commercial guidance that enables projects to be delivered to the highest standards.
Responsibilities
* Lead the commercial function across assigned projects ensuring strong governance, financial control and best practice commercial standards
* Develop and implement commercial strategies that maximise project value, profitability and overall commercial performance
* Take full ownership of forecasting, cash flow management and cost-to-complete (CTC) reporting for relevant projects
* Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation plans to protect and enhance project outcomes
* Oversee contract administration across NEC and other contract frameworks, ensuring full compliance with all obligations
* Lead discussions on contractual matters with clients and subcontractors
* Provide clear commercial guidance to project teams and identify scope changes, ensuring they are recorded, costed and approved
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in a commercial management role within construction, infrastructure, utilities or related project-based environments
* Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (e.g., ECC, PSC) and other major contract forms, including their commercial processes and obligations
* Demonstrated ability to manage project finances, including forecasting, cash flow, cost control and CTC reporting
* Skilled in preparing, negotiating and agreeing applications for payment, variations and final accounts
* Strong commercial risk awareness with the ability to identify issues early and develop effective mitigation strategies
* Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with project managers, contract leads and finance teams
Benefits
* 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
* Enhanced employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes
* Private medical insurance
* Income protection insurance
* Life insurance cover
* Enhanced parental leave benefits
* Cycle to work scheme
* Family friend policies
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Gym discounts via Get Active from Aviva
* Career development through our success management process
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