* Commercial Management, Operations, Project Management, Strategic Growth
About the job
Job Title: Commercial Project Manager
Location: Norwich
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + Performance-Related Bonus
About the Role
We’re recruiting for a Commercial Project Manager to join a growing engineering business at an exciting stage of its UK expansion. Following the award of a significant project, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in both securing new work and delivering projects commercially from inception through to completion.
This is a varied, hands‑on role combining business development and project delivery, ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full lifecycle of a project. You’ll take ownership of commercial performance while supporting growth across the UK, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
This position would suit a commercially minded professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking to make a tangible impact within a developing UK operation.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Growth
* Support the identification and development of new project opportunities across the UK.
* Build and maintain relationships with contractors, developers, and key stakeholders.
* Contribute to bid preparation, proposals, and commercial negotiations.
* Support pipeline development aligned with business growth objectives.
Commercial Project Delivery
* Take commercial ownership of projects following award.
* Manage project budgets, cost control, and overall profitability.
* Lead on variations, change orders, and commercial discussions.
* Work closely with operational teams to ensure project performance is delivered.
* Monitor financial progress and provide clear reporting on commercial outcomes.
Stakeholder Management
* Act as a key point of contact for clients and project partners.
* Collaborate with internal engineering, delivery, and commercial teams.
* Ensure clear communication and alignment across all project phases.
Candidate Profile
* Experience in a commercial or project management role within construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure.
* Strong understanding of cost control, variations, and commercial project delivery.
* Experience supporting or contributing to business development and bid activity.
* Confident working in a standalone, growth‑focused environment.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Flexible approach to travel and working across multiple locations.
* Experience within UK construction or infrastructure projects.
* Exposure to growing or newly established business environments.
* Experience working across both commercial and operational teams.
What Our Client Offers
* Salary of £50,000 – £55,000 with performance‑related bonus.
* Opportunity to play a key role in a growing UK operation.
* A varied role combining commercial leadership and project delivery.
* High level of autonomy and influence.
* Long‑term career development within an expanding business.
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