Strategic Commercial Leader — Healthcare Infrastructure

Laing O'Rourke group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial function in a key healthcare infrastructure project in Bristol. This role involves shaping the commercial strategy, managing forecasts, budgets, and cost reporting, and leading the commercial team. Ideal candidates will have experience in senior commercial roles in construction and a degree in Quantity Surveying or related fields. This position offers career progression opportunities within the firm.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a senior commercial role within major construction or infrastructure environments.
• Comfortable working with NEC or similar contract forms.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS) is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Shape and oversee the commercial strategy for the Bristol Hospital project.
• Lead accurate forecasting, budgeting, cost management and reporting.
• Support identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide supportive leadership to the commercial team.
• Build and maintain positive client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure alignment with commercial governance and policies.
• Contribute to supply chain engagement strategies.

Skills

Commercial strategy management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

A leading construction firm is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial function in a key healthcare infrastructure project in Bristol. This role involves shaping the commercial strategy, managing forecasts, budgets, and cost reporting, and leading the commercial team. Ideal candidates will have experience in senior commercial roles in construction and a degree in Quantity Surveying or related fields. This position offers career progression opportunities within the firm.