Commercial Manager

Newport, Gwent

£85000 - £90000/annum

We’re working with one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 contracting groups, with an established reputation for delivering some of the country’s most high-profile and complex infrastructure schemes. Having recently secured a long-term framework to deliver and maintain critical clean and wastewater infrastructure across South Wales, they have a strong and secure pipeline of work, with significant project opportunities forecast for at least the next five years.

As Commercial Manager, you'll take ownership of commercial performance across every call-off contract on the Welsh Water Framework. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you'll lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior QSs, set the commercial standard across a varied portfolio of projects, and advise delivery teams on risk and value.

What you'll do

Lead, coach and develop the QS team, setting objectives and building succession
Own commercial performance, forecasting and governance across all call-offs
Oversee monthly reporting: client reports, internal CVR, cost, change and cash flow
Turn project data into clear executive-level summaries that support business planning
Drive subcontract performance against programme, budget and commercial targets
Lead commercial risk management, maximise value from change and limit unrecoverable costs
Continuously improve commercial systems, controls and reporting

What you'll bring

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or similar
Proven record leading commercial teams in infrastructure, utilities or construction
Extensive NEC3 experience: ECC Option A, Compensation Events, Early Warnings, dispute resolution
Strong main contract and subcontract management
Advanced forecasting, financial analysis and Excel modelling
Confident negotiator and influencer, with the ability to engage stakeholders at every level
Strong leadership and people management skills

Desirable