Job Description
Commercial Manager
Major Civil Engineering Infrastructure
Birmingham | Permanent | Hybrid Working
We are supporting a major UK infrastructure programme to appoint Commercial Managers into an Integrated Project Team based in Birmingham. ( plus Milton Keynes and London)
The role supports the delivery of large-scale civil engineering works, including viaducts, tunnels, overbridges and associated structures, working directly with Tier 1 joint venture contractors under NEC forms of contract.
The Role
This is a delivery-facing commercial role within a multi-disciplinary Integrated Project Team.
Key responsibilities include:
Commercial management and NEC contract administration of major civils packages
Managing Applications for Payment, Early Warnings, Compensation Events and change control
Reviewing Cost Value Reconciliations and supporting cost verification
Commercial reporting, governance and assurance activities
Working closely with engineering, planning and delivery teams
Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution where required
Leading and developing commercial resources, proportionate to role level
About You
Background in major civil engineering or infrastructure delivery
Strong NEC contract experience is essential
Experience working with Tier 1 contractors on complex, high-value works
Comfortable operating in a delivery-led environment
Experience of publicly funded infrastructure programmes is desirable
RICS or equivalent professional background advantageous but not essential
Assistant Commercial Manager Applications
The client is also open to appointing Assistant Commercial Managers to support the Commercial Managers on these contracts.
If you are operating just below full Commercial Manager level, or have strong NEC experience and major civils exposure but are not yet ready to step into full CM accountability, applications are welcomed