Commercial Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a Local Authority business unit within the Infrastructure division. Based on a new highways project in Bedford, you will oversee commercial administration across multiple schemes and work closely with senior management to ensure contractual and business objectives are met.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the Project Commercial Lead, managing main contract administration and day‑to‑day commercial tasks.
• Prepare, negotiate and manage subcontract documentation, pricing, programmes and change control.
• Oversee subcontract packages, including interim valuations, payments and compensation events.
• Produce monthly applications, cost‑value reconciliations, cost plans and performance reports, forecasting expenditure and liabilities.
• Support risk management, provide contractual input for bids and estimating, and lead the commercial team.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of standard forms of construction contracts.
• Professional qualification such as MRICS and a relevant CSCS card.
• Proven experience in negotiation, final account settlement and team leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Standard forms of contract
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Commercial management software
• Construction processes and commercial best practice