National Highways
Senior Commercial Manager
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Senior Commercial Manager
Senior Commercial Manager
Location: Birmingham, Bristol or Guildford Contract Length: 6 Months Day Rate: £750 – £850 per day (Inside IR35)
About the Role
Join a high-impact Major Projects environment where your expertise will help shape key infrastructure outcomes. As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strong commercial performance across a portfolio of projects, influencing strategic decisions while working closely with operational and supply chain partners. This is an opportunity to lead, collaborate and drive value in a complex and rewarding setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial and contract management across projects, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations
- Support investment decisions, budget planning, and cost control across a diverse project portfolio
- Provide expert advice on contract administration, performance data, and commercial improvements
- Oversee and support procurement activities, including tender reviews and contract documentation
- Analyse contract and cost performance, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes
- Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external suppliers
- Represent the commercial function in regional meetings and decision-making forums
- Lead and support commercial teams, providing guidance, mentoring, and direction
- Contribute to forecasting and financial planning processes alongside operations teams
- Champion safe working practices and promote a positive wellbeing culture
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Essential Skills and Requirements
- Strong experience in commercial, contract management, and post-contract management within complex projects
- Background in Quantity Surveying
- Ability to lead and develop teams, including matrix management responsibility
- Confident communicator who can influence decisions and align stakeholders
- Skilled in analysing complex information and translating it into clear actions
- Knowledge of NEC forms of contract and their practical application
- Experience supporting procurement and tender evaluation processes
- Strong commercial awareness with a focus on achieving value for money
- Collaborative approach with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Professional qualification such as RICS, ICE, or equivalent
- Commitment to high standards of safety, integrity, and performance
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