Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + £6,300 Car Allowance + 10% Working Away Uplift + £1,450 Per Month Tax-Free Living Away Allowance
Are you an experienced Commercial Manager looking to play a leading role on some of the UK's most strategically important Defence Infrastructure programmes?
Our client is expanding its commercial leadership team to support a rapidly growing portfolio of National Defence projects. With significant investment, a substantial secured order book and years of future work already committed, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading organisation offering genuine long-term security and progression.
You'll provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of complex engineering and construction projects that directly support the UK's national defence capability while helping drive the growth of a thriving defence-focused business.
This Commercial Manager opportunity is ideal for candidates based in Barrow-in-Furness, Liverpool, Warrington, Manchester, Bolton, Blackburn, Preston, Morecambe, Lancaster, Kendal, Carlisle, Penrith and across the North West who are happy to stay away during the week.
Why Join?
Lead commercial activities on nationally significant Defence Infrastructure projects
Join a business with a long-term secured pipeline and continued growth
Excellent job security and career stability
Progression opportunities into senior commercial leadership roles
Work on flagship engineering and infrastructure programmes
Hybrid working with home working every Friday
Security Clearance sponsorship available for suitable candidates
Package Includes:
Up to £75,000 basic salary
£6,300 annual car allowance
10% working away uplift
Approximately £1,450 per month tax-free living away allowance
Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
Life assurance
Flexible benefits package
Long-term project and employment security
Working Arrangement:
Site-based in Barrow-in-Furness four days per week
Work from home every Friday
Ideal for candidates travelling from across the North West and staying locally during the working week
Living away package designed to support weekly accommodation arrangements
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial leadership across major Defence, Engineering and Infrastructure projects
Management and development of commercial teams
NEC contract administration and commercial governance
Financial forecasting, reporting and project controls
Cost management and profitability improvement
Risk and opportunity management
Supply chain and subcontract management
Contract negotiation and final account settlement
Client and stakeholder engagement
Supporting business planning and commercial strategy
Requirements for Commercial Manager Role:
Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
Experience within Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, Defence, Nuclear, Utilities, Energy or Major Project environments
Strong commercial, contractual and financial management expertise
NEC contract experience preferred
Leadership experience with the ability to develop high-performing teams
Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance is essential
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the forefront of delivering critical UK Defence Infrastructure projects, offering long-term career security, leadership opportunities and involvement in a rapidly expanding portfolio of nationally significant programmes.
With years of secured work already in place and continued investment across the Defence sector, there has never been a better time to join.
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Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year