Commercial Manager

Engineering & Construction | High-Value Projects | Real Influence
Let’s be honest.

This isn’t a “keep-the-lights-on” commercial role.

This is a front‑row seat to some of the most complex, high‑value engineering and construction projects in the business — where decisions matter, numbers tell stories, and commercial leadership actually shapes outcomes.

If you enjoy owning the commercial picture from bid to final account, working alongside people who know what they’re doing, and being trusted to make calls — you’ll feel at home here.

The Role
As Commercial Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of the Business Unit, guiding projects from early tender conversations right through to completion and close‑out.

You'll

Shape commercial strategy, not just report on it

Lead contract negotiations, risk positions and dispute resolution

Manage revenue, cashflow and profit plans (and challenge them when needed)

Build, develop and mentor a high-performing commercial team

Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Operations, Engineering, Planning and Finance

This is a role for someone who enjoys commercial control, clarity and accountability — without needing everything escalated to a Director.

What You’ll Be Trusted With

Owning the commercial health of your Business Unit — forecasts, actuals, governance and reporting

Leading tender evaluations, gap analysis and contract negotiations

Interpreting contracts, identifying risk, and turning issues into managed outcomes

Ensuring the right commercial structures, systems and people are in place

Auditing live projects and improving commercial performance where it counts

Managing subcontract terms, payments and compliance (before site starts, ideally)

Closing final accounts properly — including retention release (yes, actually on time)

You’ll Also Play a Key Role In

Strengthening commercial awareness across the wider business

Feeding lessons learned back into estimating and pre‑construction

Supporting continuous improvement and lean commercial processes

What We’re Looking For
You’re likely already operating as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS in a complex construction or engineering environment.

More Importantly, You

Understand contracts beyond the headlines

Can balance risk, value and relationships without losing sleep

Are commercially confident enough to challenge — and pragmatic enough to collaborate

Care about accuracy, structure and follow‑through

Enjoy developing people, not just managing spreadsheets

A working understanding of planning, scheduling and progress reporting is essential — because commercial decisions don’t exist in a vacuum.

Why This Role Is Different

You’re involved from day one, not brought in to fix problems later

You’ll work with a vibrant, agile, multi‑functional team that values input

There’s genuine investment in career development and leadership growth

You’ll be trusted to lead — not micromanaged

In Short
Big projects. Real responsibility. Clear progression.

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