Commercial Manager

Asthon A/S; England; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering business is seeking a Commercial Manager in Seascale. You will be responsible for overseeing all commercial activities and ensuring compliance with NEC procedures. The ideal candidate has experience in managing large civil engineering projects and expertise in contract administration. Benefits include a car allowance, pension contributions, and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Car allowance

8% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager on large civil engineering/projects.
• Strong competence with NEC3/NEC4 contract administration.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial, contractual, and financial management activities.
• Lead commercial governance, cost forecasting, and risk/commercial strategy.
• Ensure compliance with NEC procedures.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC3/NEC4 contract administration

Cost control and forecasting

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

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Job Details

• Pay: Circa £90,000 (Negotiable depending on skillset and experience)
• Hours of Work: Full Time, Monday to Friday, Days (45 hours)
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: Car allowance £6,325, 8% employer pension contribution, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

As Commercial Manager, you will oversee all commercial, contractual, and financial management activities for a major civils and infrastructure package within a complex and highly regulated setting. You will ensure that commercial processes, cost management systems, and contract controls are robust, compliant, and aligned with NEC procedures.

Working alongside project managers, planners, engineers, supply chain partners, and regulatory stakeholders, you will lead commercial governance, cost forecasting, compensation event management, subcontract administration, change control, reporting, and risk/commercial strategy.

You will play a critical role in ensuring commercial assurance, value protection, accurate financial reporting, and successful commercial outcomes across all phases of the project.

This Commercial Manager role requires a commercially focused leader with strong NEC expertise and experience on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager on large civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong competence with NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, especially ECC forms
• Experience managing cost control, forecasting, CVRs, change management, and subcontract packages
• Ability to lead commercial reviews, client reporting, and stakeholder interfacing
• Strong understanding of risk management, early warnings, compensation events, and programme impacts
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills
• High level of commercial governance, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Experience with major remediation, decommissioning, or high-complexity civil engineering works
• Chartered status (MRICS or working towards chartership)
• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related discipline

Commutable From: Drigg, Seascale, Egremont, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Gosforth, Workington, St Bees, Nethertown, Holmrook, Ravenglass

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