Commercial Manager

Our Water contractor client is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the successful delivery and financial performance of sewage, drainage and civil infrastructure projects across the UK based out of Horton on a permanent basis.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing commercial operations from pre-construction through to final account. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably, risks are effectively managed, and commercial controls are consistently applied across the business.

This role involves managing all commercial aspects of projects from tender through to final account, ensuring effective financial performance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of projects from tender through to final account
• Oversee cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Administer contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions
• Prepare, review, and agree valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities
• Work closely with operational teams to support project delivery and profitability
• Build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and execution
• Manage Project Risks and Issues that may impact the project process, taking prompt actions to resolve them and maintain project momentum and critical path
• Support bid and pre-construction activities as required

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a similar area
• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure sectors
• Strong knowledge of sewage, drainage, and civil infrastructure projects
• Experience overseeing projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and develop commercial teams
• Strong experience in cost control and financial reporting
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Salary circa £80-85k
• Car allowance
• Horton based with some hybrid working (site, office, home)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension
• Other associated benefits discussed upon application