Commercial Manager – Construction & Infrastructure
(Pathway to Head of Commercial Project Management)
We’re looking for a Commercial Manager with strong Quantity Surveying and contract negotiation expertise to help deliver a nationwide rollout of next-generation clean energy hubs across the UK. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping, controlling, and growing the commercial function on complex infrastructure projects — leaving a real legacy in sustainable transport.
This is a hands-on role today, with a clear opportunity to build and lead a commercial team of up to five and progress into Head of Commercial Project Management.
🌍 Why You’ll Love This Role
* Join a mission-led organisation accelerating the decarbonisation of UK transport
* Take commercial ownership of c. £10m infrastructure projects from feasibility to final account
* Work across a diverse portfolio of EV, HVO, bio-CNG and hydrogen energy assets
* Shape commercial strategy, procurement approaches, and contract frameworks
* Genuine opportunity to grow a team and define how the commercial function operates
🔍 What You’ll Be Doing
* Acting as Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor across multiple live infrastructure projects
* Managing projects under NEC and JCT contracts, including drafting, negotiation, administration and change control
* Preparing, reviewing and negotiating payment applications, valuations, and payment schedules
* Leading cost planning, forecasting, and cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle
* Managing variations, compensation events, and final accounts with contractors and consultants
* Supporting procurement strategy, tender evaluations, and contract awards
* Undertaking regular site visits to monitor progress, commercial risk, and cost performance
* Working closely with project managers, engineering, legal, and finance teams
* Identifying opportunities to improve commercial processes, controls, and governance
* Playing a key role in building and mentoring a growing commercial team, with succession into a senior leadership role
🛠️ What You’ll Need
* Proven experience operating as a Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor on construction or infrastructure projects
* Track record on projects of £5m–£10m+ in value
* Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract
* Experience managing applications for payment, valuations, and cost reporting
* Commercially astute with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
* Background in civils, infrastructure, utilities, fuel/energy assets, or related sectors
* Full UK driving licence and flexibility to attend sites nationwide
💡 What Sets You Apart
* Strategic commercial thinker with a hands-on delivery mindset
* Confident managing contractors and challenging costs constructively
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving project environment
* Ambition to grow, lead, and shape a high-performing commercial team
🚀 The Bigger Picture
This isn’t just a Commercial Manager role. It’s a chance to own and grow the commercial function, influence how major clean energy infrastructure is delivered, and progress into a Head of Commercial Project Management position as the portfolio scales.
If you want responsibility, progression, and purpose — this is the role.
Apply now and help build the infrastructure of a cleaner tomorrow.