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.