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Senior Commercial Manager

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Posted on Jun 4, 2026 by CV-Library
Upper Wraxall, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£110k - £130k Annual
Full-Time
A leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial performance of a major Earthworks division.

Operating across large-scale projects for both public and private sector clients, this organisation delivers complex schemes nationwide and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term client relationships.

The Role

As Senior Commercial Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across the commercial function, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining robust contractual and commercial controls. You will play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, supporting operational teams, and driving business performance.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the commercial strategy for a portfolio of earthworks and infrastructure projects.
* Manage and develop a high-performing commercial team.
* Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, and financial performance.
* Provide commercial guidance to operational and senior leadership teams.
* Negotiate and administer construction contracts including NEC, JCT, FIDIC, and ICC forms.
* Drive risk management, value optimisation, and commercial best practice.
* Manage key client, subcontractor, and supplier relationships.

About You

* Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership position within civil engineering, earthworks, or infrastructure.
* Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Commercially astute with a track record of delivering profitable project outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and respected contractor where you can influence business strategy and play a pivotal role in the continued success of a thriving division.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Reference: 225200381

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Senior Commercial Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 4, 2026 by CV-Library

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Upper Wraxall, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£110k - £130k Annual
Full-Time
A leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial performance of a major Earthworks division.

Operating across large-scale projects for both public and private sector clients, this organisation delivers complex schemes nationwide and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term client relationships.

The Role

As Senior Commercial Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across the commercial function, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining robust contractual and commercial controls. You will play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, supporting operational teams, and driving business performance.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the commercial strategy for a portfolio of earthworks and infrastructure projects.
* Manage and develop a high-performing commercial team.
* Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, and financial performance.
* Provide commercial guidance to operational and senior leadership teams.
* Negotiate and administer construction contracts including NEC, JCT, FIDIC, and ICC forms.
* Drive risk management, value optimisation, and commercial best practice.
* Manage key client, subcontractor, and supplier relationships.

About You

* Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership position within civil engineering, earthworks, or infrastructure.
* Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Commercially astute with a track record of delivering profitable project outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and respected contractor where you can influence business strategy and play a pivotal role in the continued success of a thriving division.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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Reference: 225200381

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