Job Description:

Commercial Manager – Civil Engineering, Groundworks & Utilities

Our client is a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure, groundworks, and utility projects across the North West. Due to continued growth and framework wins, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, groundworks, and utilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional who has experience working within United Utilities (UU) frameworks or similar utility environments and is looking to join a business with long-term secured work and genuine progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the commercial management of multiple civils and infrastructure projects, supporting operational teams while ensuring strong financial performance across contracts.

Candidates should have a strong understanding of NEC contracts, cost reporting, subcontractor management, compensation events, and final accounts within civils or utility projects.

Our client offers a stable pipeline of work, a supportive leadership team, and clear opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of civils, groundworks, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, and cash flow.
• Oversee valuations, variations, compensation events, and final accounts.
• Administer NEC contracts and ensure contractual compliance.
• Support estimating and tendering activities where required.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide commercial guidance and leadership to project teams.
• Monitor project performance and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure timely procurement and effective subcontractor management.
• Contribute to strategic business growth and framework development.
• Support operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and efficiently.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering.
• Strong background in groundworks, utilities, drainage, highways, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on United Utilities (UU) projects or utility frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain relationships.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in commercial reporting and forecasting.
• Full UK driving licence.