Commercial Manager - Major Infrastructure & Engineering

The Opportunity

Join a nationally significant infrastructure programme as a Commercial Manager, leading the commercial and procurement strategy for complex, high-value engineering and construction contracts. Working within a collaborative commercial team, you will shape procurement approaches, develop commercial models and deliver contracts that support long-term programme success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and procurement activities across the full contract lifecycle.
• Develop commercial, packaging and sourcing strategies for major engineering procurements.
• Manage high-value procurements from strategy through to contract award and mobilisation.
• Draft and negotiate NEC contracts, ITTs, pricing models and commercial documentation.
• Develop commercial and financial models that incentivise supplier performance and deliver value for money.
• Lead market engagement activities and supplier sourcing strategies.
• Prepare and support business cases, governance approvals and commercial assurance activities.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, Programme, Technical and external stakeholders.
• Manage external consultants and commercial budgets where required.
• Oversee and support Assistant Commercial Managers, allocating work and providing guidance.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of commercial policies, procedures and templates.
• Support supplier negotiations and contract governance throughout procurement.

About You

• Significant experience delivering commercial and procurement activities within major infrastructure, engineering, construction or nuclear programmes.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts, including drafting and negotiation.
• Experience managing complex procurements valued at £20m+.
• Skilled in developing commercial strategies, pricing models and procurement approaches.
• Experience preparing business cases and working within structured governance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver to demanding timescales.
• Experience leading or coordinating small commercial teams.

Desirable Experience

• Public sector procurement experience, including the Procurement Act and PCR regulations.
• Knowledge of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks.
• Experience supporting critical infrastructure or government-funded programmes.

What You'll Bring

• Commercial judgement and strategic thinking.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• A commitment to delivering value for money, commercial excellence and successful project outcomes.