Do you have a proven track record of leading commercial strategy and managing risk on large, complex contracts or programmes?
Do you have strong NEC contract experience and a background in supporting bids and contract negotiations?
Are you looking for a role where you can take ownership of commercial strategy and influence outcomes on high-value, complex projects?
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth and an increasing pipeline of complex, high-value projects, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering commercial excellence across contracts and bids.
This role will see you operating at a senior level, leading commercial strategy, managing risk, and influencing key stakeholders across projects. You will be responsible for ensuring robust commercial governance while driving performance and value across the portfolio.
In return, you’ll benefit from exposure to large-scale, complex programmes, the opportunity to shape commercial outcomes, and clear progression within a dynamic and evolving environment.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
Provide commercial leadership and guidance across projects, contracts, and bids
Develop and implement risk-based commercial strategies
Act as the commercial lead for complex and high-risk issues
Ensure compliance with commercial governance and internal policies
Support and influence project teams to optimise commercial performance
Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
Lead and develop a commercial team, providing mentoring and direction
Support financial management including project reporting and P&L input
Contribute to bid activity, including commercial documentation and strategy
Promote consistent commercial awareness and best practice across teams
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
Degree qualified (or equivalent), ideally in Law, Quantity Surveying or similar
Significant experience in commercial management on large and complex contracts
Proven track record of delivering commercial strategy and managing risk
Experience supporting bids and contract negotiations
Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and influencing skills
Demonstrable experience leading and developing teams
Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
It’s great if you also have the following
Experience working across multiple business units or complex delivery environments
Ability to drive commercial best practice and knowledge sharing
Experience developing commercial capability within teams
The setting for the role
This role is based within a flexible project delivery environment, working across multiple teams and stakeholders. You will operate across a portfolio of projects and bids, collaborating with senior leadership and project teams to deliver commercial success.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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