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Commercial Manager
Commercial Manager – Consultant to Executive Grade
Location: Bristol, with travel to client sites Type: Permanent | Schedule: Full-time with flexible core hours
Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we deliver award-winning projects worldwide and are Great Place to Work certified. We are #1 on LinkedIn’s 2023 Global Top 5 Management Consultancies and four times Best Consultancy to Work For (Consultancy.de).
Climate change and sustainability are at the heart of our agenda. We’ve been part of the energy sector for 40+ years, spearheading transformative projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables, and Defence, helping drive trillions of pounds of investment in the UK’s future power generation. Join our teams leading this change.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager (Executive Grade) to contribute to the delivery of our major energy infrastructure programme. You will lead commercial and contractual functions across large-scale professional services and construction contracts, including:
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Contractual & Administrative Leadership
- Sensible interpretation and application of NEC3 Options A, C, and E (Flexible, Target & Partnering), including drafting, reviewing, and responding to Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and Compensation Events.
- Payment dispute resolution, valuations, and certifications.
- Contract and programme assessments.
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Procurement & Exchequer:
- Tender strategy formulation, supplier negotiations, post-award performance monitoring, and pass-through audits.
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Risk & Strategy:
- Monthly commercial reporting and project risk register adherence, including claims and scenario running.
- Developing and monitoring electronic contract management solutions.
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Operational Excellence:
- Supply chain performance reviews, risk mitigation strategies, and operational efficiency improvements.
This role delivers an unmatched combination of diverse projects and professional development—no two days will be the same. Our culture blends focused execution with flexibility, innovation, and collaboration across industries.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the Senior Advisor on commercial viability, market value, and risk to all stakeholders.
- Lead the NEC reform workshops and procure remaining MultiAmp and MiniAmp contracts.
- Provide EU Loan Agreement (EULA) releIF compliance and provide project controls reporting updates.
- Oversee KPMG equine valuations,rien disclosure compliance, and support specialist or advice where appropriate.
- Attend Modular Jurisdiction Client Forum Meetings (JCM) to brief senior leadership on status and identify future dependencies.
Key Deliverables:
- NEC3 contract management, with exits to J1+ and single agreement risk transfer.
- Pre-contract and post-contract review financial analysis.
- Development of a self-service tool, to enable control and reporting, including claim writing.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Preferred: Degree in a related discipline (Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law or equivalent).
- Alternative (considered): Engineering graduate, with chartered membership.
- Professional Experience:
- Essential: 3–5+ years’ hands-on commercial experience in the construction/engineering value chain (cost compliance, procurement, claim management, IC report compliance).
- Preferred Sectors: Nuclear, Civil Engineering, Import-Export or Defence contracting.
- SAP and CEMAR experience must be demonstrated.
Specialist Skills:
- Project Controls: Advanced NEC3, NEC4 and Procurement Law knowledge (including best practice and dispute resolution).
- Certifications: Membership of the RICS, CIOB, AcostE, APM, or equivalent; preferred (or willing to join).
- People Management: Proficient in agile leadership, stakeholder management, and solution-focused troubleshooting.
- Tool Proficiency: Familiar with MATRIX Projects, PMArch, BSRIA, or DPS and able to master CostMine.
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Soft Skills:
- First-class analytical and commercial acumen—Translating data into sound business recommendations.
- Exceptional written/reporting skills: Bringing reports and correspondence to life with both authoritativeness and clarity.
- Ability to respond with initiation and pro-activity—whether addressing delays, providing funding backing, or foundational knowledge-airing contrasting views constructively.
What We Offer
- Career Development: Continuous training, mentoring/yellow belt training, continual professional development support and team member bonus scheme.
- Salary & Benefits:
- Base ~£65K–£70K + performance bonuses.
- 4+ weeks paid holiday, plus the option to buy extra leave.
- Strong financial incentives tied to performance—not just survivorship bias.
- Well-being & Flexibility:
- Flexible core hours (8am–12pm, to support work-life balance).
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and well-being support.
- Hybrid working: 8 hritte+ formal hours person working on Systems Office, with 1/2 day for in situ support.
- Volunteer Bus Pass: To support participation in community or charitable projects.
- A culture that invests in its people—and recognises long-term commitment with incentives.
About Gleeds
Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with 150+ years of expertise, shaping iconic infrastructure and sustainable projects across 28 countries. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, upholding Fairness, Inclusion and Respect.
If you would like adjustments for accessibility or a different way to engage, please contact us or our Talent Team: talent@gleeds.com.
What’s your next step? Join the team that delivers tomorrow’s built environment today. Exact funding-secured projects are few right now, but potential is high. Pension: auto-enrolment with 4% matching, cash bonus. Let’s get started.
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