Commercial Manager

I’m supporting a specialist engineering and construction organisation as they look to bring an experienced Commercial Manager into their leadership team. This is a key role for someone who thrives on commercial control, contractual accuracy and driving value throughout the full project lifecycle.

The position sits at the centre of a high-performing construction department, working across major projects delivered under NEC4, and requires someone confident managing risk, cost, governance and stakeholder expectations from pre-contract through to final account.

 You’ll take ownership of commercial and contractual management across a portfolio of construction projects, ensuring full compliance with NEC processes and company governance. Working closely with operational, financial and planning teams, you’ll play a vital part in driving cost efficiency, contractual discipline and commercial assurance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading commercial and contractual management across multiple construction projects
• Administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including EWNs, CEs, payment applications, variations and final accounts
• Maintaining detailed commercial records, change logs and contractual correspondence
• Supporting pre-contract tendering, procurement and programme planning activities
• Managing cost reporting, forecasting, budget vs actual, earned value and risk/opportunity tracking
• Producing commercial reports for clients and senior leadership
• Negotiating commercial settlements and ensuring lessons learned are captured
• Providing commercial leadership to internal teams and mentoring junior commercial staff
• Supporting risk management, quality and commercial compliance through to project completion

 To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial or contract management within construction
• Strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge including EWN, CEs and contractual obligations
• Experience across the full project lifecycle, from tender to final account
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to interpret and present cost information
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or similar
• Professional membership (RICS, CIPS, AACE) or NEC accreditation is desirable
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex project environment
• Competence across commercial/contract management software and Microsoft Office

Package & Benefits

• Salary from £60,000+ depending on experience
• 37.5-hour week, permanent role
• Hybrid working available
• 25 days holiday
• Private medical cover
• Life cover (3.5x salary)
• Pension plan
• All work-related UK and international travel, accommodation and subsistence fully reimbursed
• Additional wellbeing and salary-sacrifice schemes available

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused construction professional looking to step into a leadership-level role with real influence over project outcomes and departmental growth.

How to Apply Interested? I’d love to tell you more about this role — call Ian Broadhurst on 07734406996 or drop me a message at ian.broadhurst@holtengineering.co.uk.