Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Commercial Manager
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Commercial Manager
Nottingham, UK
Talented people are the key to our success.
We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Commercial Manager to join our team, supporting the delivery of a major infrastructure project valued at approximately £45 million. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in a high-profile project, taking it from the final stages of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through construction delivery and handover to the customer.
Initially, you will focus on supporting the project's ECI phase as it transitions into delivery. As works progress on site, you will take a key commercial leadership role, helping to drive successful project outcomes while supporting the continued growth and success of the wider framework.
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager and working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will be responsible for leading commercial activities, managing project performance, and ensuring robust commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact whilst leading and developing a high-performing commercial team.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, including direct line management of Senior Quantity Surveyors.
- Mentor, coach, and develop commercial team members, setting objectives and supporting career development.
- Oversee the commercial performance of projects and contracts delivered under the framework.
- Ensure accurate financial forecasting, reporting, and commercial governance across all project activities.
- Manage and review monthly reporting processes, including client reporting, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost management, change management, and cash flow reporting.
- Administer and manage subcontractor packages in line with contractual requirements and company procedures.
- Monitor project and subcontractor performance against programme, budget, and commercial objectives.
- Lead commercial risk management activities and provide strategic commercial advice to project delivery teams.
- Ensure effective contract administration, maximising value through change management and minimising exposure to commercial risk.
- Implement and continuously improve commercial systems, reporting procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Produce executive-level reports, commercial performance summaries, and business insights.
- Support business planning through robust forecasting and data-driven decision making.
- Contribute to succession planning and the ongoing development of commercial capability within the team.
- Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Promote and maintain compliance with company standards, health and safety requirements, and industry best practice.
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Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Professional membership with RICS (MRICS) is desirable.
- Experience leading commercial teams within infrastructure, utilities, engineering, or construction environments.
- Strong history of delivering commercial performance across complex projects and programmes.
- Extensive experience administering NEC contracts, including Compensation Events, Early Warnings, and change management processes.
- Strong knowledge of both main contract and subcontract management.
- Experience managing commercial reporting processes, including CVRs, client reporting, forecasting, cost control, and cash management.
- Ability to deliver accurate commercial reporting and financial information to challenging deadlines.
- Experience implementing commercial controls, governance procedures, and reporting frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and financial management capability, including forecasting and reporting.
- Ability to interpret complex project data and present clear commercial insights to senior stakeholders.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis and reporting.
- Experience using COINS or similar commercial management systems.
- Experience working within highly regulated sectors, particularly energy or infrastructure, would be advantageous.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and support high-performing teams.
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What is in it for you?
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
- We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About The Energy Business Unit
We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.
Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations, and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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