SGN
Commercial Manager
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Commercial Manager
Location: Epsom, Godstone, St Mary Cray, Horsham or Ashford Salary: £55,500 - £66,700 per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications) Type: Full-time | Hybrid
About the Role
SGN is looking for a commercial astute and proactive Commercial Manager to support strategic supplier and contractor relationships across their operational portfolio. This role is pivotal in ensuring robust commercial governance, effective contract management, and optimal supplier performance to deliver safe and efficient services.
The Commercial Manager will provide commercial leadership across contracts, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in a regulated environment. A key opportunity exists to make a tangible impact through operational delivery, commercial risk management, and value creation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage strategic supplier and contractor relationships to align with operational needs.
- Ensure effective commercial governance and rigorous contract management across the business.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
- Resolve commercial disputes, change events, and contractual challenges.
- Drive supplier performance, value for money, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Health & Safety teams to deliver strategic business outcomes.
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SGN’s mission: “Delivering safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses”.
Requirements & Skills
Essential:
- Proven experience in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Contract Management, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of contract management principles, commercial governance, and risk management.
- Experience managing operational, infrastructure, utility, or construction-related contracts.
- Ability to analyse commercial and financial data and present clear, actionable recommendations.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills across all levels.
- Presentation skills for both technical and senior management audiences.
- A desirable but not essential valid driving licence.
Advantageous/Nice-to-have:
- Experience in a regulated or safety-critical environment.
- Knowledge of NEC (New Engineering Contract) frameworks.
- Valuable if applicants do not meet every criterion—diverse backgrounds lend unique perspectives.
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Why SGN?
- Industry leader in net-zero energy innovation and gas technology.
- Hybrid working model and a progressive culture focused on safety, sustainability, and social impact.
Benefits:
- Joint-contribution pension (6% employee, 6% employer contribution – total 12%).
- Enhanced maternity and family leave policies.
- Life assurance and retirement savings programs.
- Access to HolidayPlus travel/shopping discounts.
- Free virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and retail/leisure benefits.
- Additional employee support mechanisms.
Inclusion Note
“At SGN, we value diversity and recognise that professionals from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they do not meet every requirement. Your individual journeys and perspectives are important—your differences matter. If this role resonates with you, apply. We look forward to the conversation.”
Accomodations for Applications: Applicants may request support during the process to ensure everyone has an inclusive and accessible experience.
Reference: REQ5783
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