Civil Works Alliance
Commercial Manager

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future
Commercial Manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C
As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Enabling and Earthwork Section.
What will you do?
We are looking for an experienced and driven Commercial Manager to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major civil engineering programme. This is an exciting opportunity to lead commercial strategy, influence key project decisions, manage commercial risk, and help deliver a landmark infrastructure project safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
As a senior member of the commercial team, you'll work closely with project leadership, commercial specialists, clients, and supply chain partners to ensure robust commercial performance while supporting the development of a high-performing team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the implementation of the project's commercial and delivery strategy.
- Managing contracts, costs, commercial risks, and opportunities across the programme.
- Providing commercial advice to senior project leaders and stakeholders.
- Driving value engineering initiatives and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Overseeing commercial reporting, forecasting, earned value management, and financial performance.
- Supporting procurement activities and developing effective supply chain relationships.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing commercial team members to reach their full potential.
- Promoting the highest standards of health, safety, wellbeing, sustainability, and environmental performance.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What are we looking for?
We're seeking a commercially astute construction professional with strong leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering results in complex infrastructure or civil engineering environments.
You'll bring:
- Significant experience in commercial management within construction or civil engineering.
- Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement strategies, negotiation, change management, and dispute resolution.
- Experience working collaboratively with project controls, finance, procurement, and delivery teams.
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective relationships across large, multidisciplinary teams.
- A construction-related degree, ideally in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
- A passion for developing people and driving continuous improvement.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What we will offer you?
The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry-leading packages including market-leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme, and other flexible benefits.
About Us
The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.
By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location