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Commercial Manager

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Posted on Jun 4, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£80k - £100k Annual
Full-Time
A leading international construction and infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial performance across key projects. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to drive financial success, influence project delivery, and develop high-performing teams within a forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will provide strong commercial leadership across multiple projects, ensuring robust cost and value management, effective contract administration, and proactive risk control.

You will work closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered in line with financial targets, contractual obligations, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

* Lead cost and value management across projects, ensuring governance systems are implemented and adhered to

* Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and cashflow forecasting

* Review and negotiate contract terms, including bonds, warranties, and guarantees

* Manage change processes, ensuring all entitlements are identified, recorded, and recovered

* Drive risk and opportunity management strategies with project teams

* Provide commercial guidance and training to site-based staff

Leadership & Team Development

* Lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams across projects

* Support structured development and knowledge-sharing initiatives

* Analyse project financial data to support strategic decision-making

* Promote a culture aligned with company values, safety, and performance standard.

Programme, Reporting & Stakeholder Management

* Prepare and monitor long-term cashflow forecasts, identifying variances and corrective actions

* Lead contractual correspondence and ensure compliance with contractual obligations

* Develop and implement innovative cost control and reporting systems

* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders

* Provide expertise on risk allocation, contract conditions, and supply chain agreements

Essential

* Proven experience in a Commercial Manager role within construction or infrastructure

* Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial management, and dispute resolution

* Demonstrated ability to lead commercial teams on large-scale or multiple projects

* Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

* Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret project data

* Experience preparing contractual reports and correspondence under tight deadlines

* Good understanding of design & build and multi-disciplinary project delivery

Qualifications

* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business, or related field

* Relevant training in contract management, financial control, and negotiation

* Valid CSCS card

Desirable

* Background in behavioural safety leadership

* Experience improving cost control systems and project financial performance

* Ongoing CPD in construction law or commercial management

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave plus additional company days

Pension and flexible benefits package

Ongoing professional development and clear career progression

Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex projects

Reference: 225204862

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Commercial Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 4, 2026 by CV-Library

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London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£80k - £100k Annual
Full-Time
A leading international construction and infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial performance across key projects. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to drive financial success, influence project delivery, and develop high-performing teams within a forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will provide strong commercial leadership across multiple projects, ensuring robust cost and value management, effective contract administration, and proactive risk control.

You will work closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered in line with financial targets, contractual obligations, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

* Lead cost and value management across projects, ensuring governance systems are implemented and adhered to

* Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and cashflow forecasting

* Review and negotiate contract terms, including bonds, warranties, and guarantees

* Manage change processes, ensuring all entitlements are identified, recorded, and recovered

* Drive risk and opportunity management strategies with project teams

* Provide commercial guidance and training to site-based staff

Leadership & Team Development

* Lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams across projects

* Support structured development and knowledge-sharing initiatives

* Analyse project financial data to support strategic decision-making

* Promote a culture aligned with company values, safety, and performance standard.

Programme, Reporting & Stakeholder Management

* Prepare and monitor long-term cashflow forecasts, identifying variances and corrective actions

* Lead contractual correspondence and ensure compliance with contractual obligations

* Develop and implement innovative cost control and reporting systems

* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders

* Provide expertise on risk allocation, contract conditions, and supply chain agreements

Essential

* Proven experience in a Commercial Manager role within construction or infrastructure

* Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial management, and dispute resolution

* Demonstrated ability to lead commercial teams on large-scale or multiple projects

* Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

* Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret project data

* Experience preparing contractual reports and correspondence under tight deadlines

* Good understanding of design & build and multi-disciplinary project delivery

Qualifications

* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business, or related field

* Relevant training in contract management, financial control, and negotiation

* Valid CSCS card

Desirable

* Background in behavioural safety leadership

* Experience improving cost control systems and project financial performance

* Ongoing CPD in construction law or commercial management

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave plus additional company days

Pension and flexible benefits package

Ongoing professional development and clear career progression

Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex projects
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Reference: 225204862

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