Commercial Manager – South West
Location: Based in either Gloucester or Somerset.
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Benefits: Car Allowance or Premium EV + Private Medical Cover.
We're working with the UK’s leading road marking and highway safety business - they're looking for a dynamic Commercial Manager to lead their South West regional team.
Operating across Gloucestershire, Somerset, South Wales, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Dorset and Devon, this role is key to ensuring the profitable and efficient delivery of our commercial operations.
What You’ll Do:
* Lead the commercial function for a £30m+ operation, overseeing public and private contracts.
* Support project delivery teams across NEC contracts, ensuring margin protection and change recovery.
* Drive weekly commercial reviews using real-time data to optimise profitability.
* Collaborate with operational leaders to embed commercial understanding.
* Line-manage the Framework Manager (National Highways) and Commercial Executive, with indirect oversight of Commercial Assistants.
* Champion contractual compliance, invoicing accuracy, and client satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For:
* Background in highways, civils, or surfacing contracting.
* Proven experience managing NEC contracts.
* Strong commercial acumen and confident working with live project data.
* A team player who builds strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
* Excellent communicator and proactive problem-solver.
Join a company where safety, sustainability, and innovation are more than just buzzwords – they’re at the heart of everything we do. From innovative technologies to their ambitious net-zero goals by 2032, they're driving change in the highways industry.