Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor based in Coventry, recognised for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the UK. Working on critical schemes within multiple heavy civils sectors, this contractor has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and safe delivery in challenging ground conditions. With a strong order book and a clear growth strategy, they are actively seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to take overall responsibility for leading and developing their commercial function.This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Coventry office.Your new roleAs Senior Commercial Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across the commercial team, taking ownership of all commercial, contractual and financial aspects of the business's project portfolio. Sitting at senior management level, this role will be pivotal in protecting margin, managing risk and supporting sustainable growth across heavy civils projects.Key responsibilities will include:Leading, mentoring and developing the commercial teamFull commercial governance across multiple heavy civils projectsOversight of NEC and bespoke contracts, including change control and claims strategyCommercial input to tenders, pre-construction planning and risk managementManaging client relationships at senior level and leading commercial negotiationsDriving accurate forecasting, CVRs and cashflow managementSupporting the Managing Director with business strategy and commercial decision-makingEnsuring robust commercial processes, controls and reporting are embedded across the business.This is a senior leadership role offering real influence over how projects are priced, managed and delivered.What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful, you will bring:Proven experience as a Senior Commercial Manager or Commercial Manager within heavy civils or complex infrastructureExpert knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial best practiceDemonstrated experience leading and developing commercial teamsExcellent commercial judgment and risk management capabilityStrong stakeholder management skills, including client-facing negotiationsFull UK driving licence.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:Competitive salary reflecting experience and responsibilityCompany car (with fuel card) or car allowanceAnnual leave entitlementCompany pension schemeLong-term, secure workload within a well-established businessSupportive senior leadership team with strong technical and commercial expertiseExposure to high-profile and rewarding projectsOpportunity to shape and lead the commercial function of a growing contractor and more.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk