Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Commercial Manager
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Commercial Manager
Location: Bury St Edmunds
About the Organisation
Talented people are the key to our success.
An inclusive and collaborative business, recognised as one of the UK’s most successful infrastructure businesses, we are seeking a Commercial Manager to join our team on the National Grid Great Grid Partnership (GGP) framework, supporting the delivery of the Norwich to Tilbury (ATNC) project. This is a high-profile, nation-significant energy infrastructure programme that strengthens and future-proofs the UK’s electricity network.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most important energy upgrades, shaping a more resilient, future-ready network. You’ll join a supportive, high-performing environment that encourages professional growth and progression.
About The Role
We need an ambitious Commercial Manager to drive commercial excellence on a transformative project. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all commercial aspects of high-value contracts exceeding £50 million, including cost management, pricing strategy, and contract development
- Provide commercial input and support to bid teams throughout the tender and proposal stages, ensuring robust and competitive submissions
- Collaborate with design and delivery teams to drive effective cost control and achieve targeted cost efficiencies across projects
- Manage and resolve complex, high-value contractual disputes, ensuring outcomes align with commercial and business objectives
- Ensure strong commercial governance across projects, maintaining compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, and industry standards
- Act as a trusted commercial advisor to technical and operational teams, supporting the progression of large-scale, complex projects
- Oversee national supplier relationships, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of materials and services
- Develop, implement, and maintain commercial frameworks to optimise contract execution, performance, and financial outcomes
- Lead risk management activities, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Produce accurate cost, value, and financial reporting, ensuring projects remain commercially viable and aligned with agreed financial targets
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Requirements
Skills & Experience
- Considerable experience in the civil engineering sector, ideally in a main contractor environment
- Energetic experience in the energy or utilities sector is highly desirable; demonstrable civil infrastructure experience is essential
- Proven experience managing large-scale, high-value contracts (in excess of £50 million), with a strong record of effective commercial management
- In-depth knowledge of civil engineering contracts, with expertise in NEC forms
- Strong project management capabilities, including procurement strategy, contract administration, and financial control
- Ability to manage and develop supplier relationships, with proven success in negotiating commercially advantageous agreements
- Practical experience in risk management, cost control, and cost/value reporting across complex projects
- Sound understanding of commercial governance frameworks and their application in large-scale construction or infrastructure programmes
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
At Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, your success and well-being matter. Here are some benefits available:
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- Generous holiday entitlement – with the option to buy five additional days
- Flexible and adaptable working policies
- Family-friendly policies and a strong 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 (where applicable)
- 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
About The Energy Business Unit
We specialise in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.
- Transmission and distribution services that upgrade and replace electricity assets, both above and below ground
- Installs and maintains critical infrastructure: excavation, cable laying and jointing (including fluid filled and XLPe cables), substations, overhead line reconstruction, as well as new build, repair, and refurbishment services
This is an exciting time to join our team where you can progress your career. We are looking for people dedicated to delivering great customer service whilst thriving in an enjoyable yet hardworking team.
Diversity & Inclusion
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and holds Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People organisation.
Morgan Sindall cannot employ anyone without the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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