About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? M Group Highways At M Group Highways, were supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK. We dont just build roads and bridges- were building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work. Youll be joining our Highways maintenance team, as the UKs number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes. We are seeking an exceptional Commercial Manager with a Quantity Surveying background and extensive experience within the National Highways environment to take a leading role in the procurement of the next generation of Maintenance and Response Contracts (M&R2). This is a pivotal strategic role, positioned at the forefront of one of the UKs most significant infrastructure procurement programmes. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? As Commercial Manager, you will be the commercial lead throughout the procurement stage, responsible for shaping commercial strategy, leading supply chain engagement, and managing all contractual and commercial elements of the bid and procurement process. You'll play a critical role in positioning the business for success within the evolving National Highways procurement model and ensuring commercial excellence from the earliest stages. You'll act as Commercial Lead for the procurement of National Highways Maintenance and Response Contracts. Leading the development of commercial and procurement strategies aligned to the new contract model. We'll require you to manage all commercial and contractual aspects of the procurement lifecycle. You'll lead supply chain procurement, engagement, negotiation, and partner selection, supporting and influencing bid strategy, pricing, and risk management. Working closely with senior operational, bid, and executive leadership teams. Offering support during thetransition from procurement into mobilisation and delivery phase. You'll manage contract reviews, risk allocation, and commercial structuring. Offering support tothe development of innovative commercial delivery models and solutions. Ensuring robust governance, compliance, and commercial best practice. What youll bring Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent Professional membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) desirable Extensive experience within highways maintenance, infrastructure, or civil engineering Experience in major framework procurements and bid leadership roles highly desirable Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial role within National Highways maintenance Direct experience supporting or leading procurement and bid phases of major highways contracts Strong expertise in NEC contracts, particularly Term Service and performance-based models Deep understanding of National Highways commercial frameworks and procurement approaches Experience leading supply chain procurement and developing delivery partnerships Strong commercial judgement, risk management capability, and strategic thinking Ability to operate and influence at senior leadership level Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! Holiday purchase scheme Personal Accident Cover About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. 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