Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager - Highways Infrastructure

Penrith, Cumbria

Up to £92,000 Plus Company Package

Major A66 Highways Scheme

Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading UK infrastructure contractor on a major highways project in the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key commercial role within a significant highways infrastructure scheme, working alongside an established project team to support commercial performance, contractual compliance and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of project activities, ensuring financial targets and contractual obligations are met.


• Manage cost control, forecasting, CVRs and commercial reporting.


• Oversee subcontract procurement, payments, variations and final accounts.


• Administer NEC contracts and manage change, compensation events and commercial risk.


• Identify opportunities to maximise value and protect project profitability.


• Work closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors.


• Ensure robust commercial governance and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or highways.


• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.


• Experience managing project costs, subcontractors and commercial change.


• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.


• A commercially driven approach to project delivery.

The Package

• Salary up to £92,000, depending on experience.


• Company benefits package.


• Opportunity to work on a major UK highways infrastructure scheme.