Commercial Manager

Position: Commercial Manager
Location: UK-wide site travel Ideally Based in the South
Salary: £100,000+ DOE + package

A leading Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of a substantial portfolio of infrastructure works across the UK. This is a senior leadership position, responsible for driving commercial performance, governance, and strategy across projects valued initially between £70M-£100M+, with strong growth pipeline

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, including the Commercial Director and Contracts Director, playing a key part in shaping the future direction of the business.

Commercial Manager Position Remuneration

Salary £100k+ DOE
Company car / allowance
Discretionary bonus
Life assurance
Generous pension
23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Senior leadership exposure with influence on business strategy

Commercial Manager Job Overview

Lead the full commercial function across a portfolio of civil engineering projects
Oversee commercial performance including CVRs, forecasting, cashflow, and WIP management
Drive margin improvement, risk mitigation, and commercial governance across all projects
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff
Act as the senior escalation point for contractual and commercial issues
Manage subcontractor procurement, cost control, and entitlement recovery
Oversee valuations, applications, compensation events, and final account agreements
Lead commercial reviews, audits, and performance reporting to senior leadership and Operating Board
Support work-winning activities, helping secure future projects and long-term client relationships
Provide strategic commercial insight to support business planning and growth

Commercial Manager Position Requirements

Management of a team of quantity surveyors, costing staff and project planners
Degree qualified, or equivalent
Experience of development and implementation of procedures
Civil engineering works experience
Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions
Extensive knowledge of contract forms including NEC, JCT and bespoke contracts
Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines
Evidence new ways of thinking which deliver benefits
Ability to influence others
Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towardsBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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