Job Description:

Senior Commercial Manager

Location: Birmingham, Bristol or Guildford
Contract Length: 6 Months
Day Rate: £750 – £850 per day (Inside IR35)

Omni are recruiting on behalf of National Highways for the following role.

Join a high-impact Major Projects environment where your expertise will help shape key infrastructure outcomes. As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strong commercial performance across a portfolio of projects, influencing strategic decisions while working closely with operational and supply chain partners. This is an opportunity to lead, collaborate and drive value in a complex and rewarding setting.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contract management across projects, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations
• Support investment decisions, budget planning and cost control across a diverse project portfolio
• Provide expert advice on contract administration, performance data and commercial improvements
• Oversee and support procurement activities, including tender reviews and contract documentation
• Analyse contract and cost performance, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external suppliers
• Represent the commercial function in regional meetings and decision-making forums
• Lead and support commercial teams, providing guidance, mentoring and direction
• Contribute to forecasting and financial planning processes alongside operations teams
• Champion safe working practices and promote a positive wellbeing culture

Essential skills and requirements

• Strong experience in commercial and contract management within complex projects
• Ability to lead and develop teams, including matrix management responsibility
• Confident communicator who can influence decisions and align stakeholders
• Skilled in analysing complex information and translating it into clear actions
• Knowledge of NEC forms of contract and their practical application
• Experience supporting procurement and tender evaluation processes
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on achieving value for money
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Professional qualification such as RICS, ICE or equivalent
• Commitment to high standards of safety, integrity and performance

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a commercial role, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure delivery while developing your leadership profile.