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Commercial Manager – Newcastle, England
The Business We Are Partnered With
We are partnered with a leading international, engineering-led general contractor delivering some of the world's most complex construction and infrastructure programmes.
With long-standing relationships with globally recognised developers and a secured pipeline of multi-billion-pound projects, the business continues to expand across the UK and Europe. As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to support the delivery of major long-term programmes from their Newcastle operation.
The Opportunity
This is a senior commercial leadership opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager looking to play a key role in the successful delivery of large-scale, complex infrastructure and engineering programmes.
Working closely with senior project leadership, you will take ownership of the commercial function across major projects, leading commercial teams, managing contractual risk and ensuring strong financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
The successful candidate will have a proven ability to manage both upstream client relationships and downstream supply chain partners, balancing commercial strategy with operational delivery on high-value programmes.
The Projects
You'll support the commercial delivery of complex, long-term engineering and infrastructure programmes for leading international developers.
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Projects typically include:
- Major Infrastructure Programmes
- Advanced Manufacturing Facilities
- Mission Critical Developments
- Industrial & Engineering Projects
- Large-Scale Capital Investment Programmes
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial delivery of major infrastructure and engineering programmes.
- Manage and mentor Quantity Surveyors and commercial teams across multiple live projects.
- Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cash flow and financial reporting.
- Lead upstream commercial engagement with clients and downstream management of the supply chain.
- Manage procurement, subcontract negotiations and final account settlements.
- Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
- Support Project Directors with commercial strategy and key business decisions.
- Ensure robust contract administration and commercial governance throughout project delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
- Maximise project profitability while ensuring successful project outcomes.
Required Experience & Background
- Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager on large-scale engineering, infrastructure or major building programmes.
- Strong track record delivering complex, high-value construction projects.
- Demonstrable experience managing both upstream client relationships and downstream subcontractor/supply chain activities.
- Excellent knowledge of commercial management, procurement and contract administration.
- Strong understanding of NEC, FIDIC or other major construction contracts.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) is advantageous.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary commercial teams.
- Ability to thrive within a fast-paced, engineering-led project environment.
What’s On Offer
- Salary: Up to £125,000 + Comprehensive Package, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to lead the commercial delivery of major £bn+ infrastructure programmes.
- Join a leading international contractor with long-term relationships with global developers.
- Clear progression into Regional Commercial and Commercial Director positions.
- Long-term career security backed by an extensive pipeline of complex engineering projects.
- Comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development.
How to Apply
To explore this opportunity in confidence, please forward your CV or project profile to calum@gedonexecutive.com or contact 07481 954446 for an initial confidential discussion.
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