Freelance Commercial Manager – Birmingham (Civils / Infrastructure)
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Freelance
Day Rate: Competitive (CIS)
️ Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Construction
A well-regarded Tier 1 contractor is actively looking for a Freelance Commercial Manager to join its UK Construction North business unit, supporting the delivery of major civils and infrastructure projects in Birmingham.
Experience on hotels/ apartments / flats or high-rise residential is required.
This is a contract role, offered on a competitive CIS day rate, ideal for an experienced professional with a strong track record in commercial leadership across civil and infrastructure works.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise directly with clients, their representatives, and third parties on all commercial matters, including the agreement of variations and additional costs.
* Oversee cost and value management, ensuring all financial systems and processes are robust and effective.
* Identify and negotiate contractual terms and manage risk appropriately.
* Lead cost reporting and provide commercial guidance to wider project teams.
* Develop and implement cost control systems for direct works.
* Analyse commercial data and performance trends, proposing strategic actions as needed.
* Respond to evolving client and stakeholder expectations with proactive commercial solutions.
Ideal Candidate:
* Holds a relevant third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 8 years' experience in commercial roles within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
* Strong working knowledge of Bonds, Warranties, and Insurances.
* Proven financial management skills and analytical ability.
* Excellent communicator with a collaborative approach to team and client engagement.