Commercial Manager

Job description

Commercial Manager

Newport, Southeast Wales

Permanent salary + benefits package

We are looking for an experienced and driven Commercial Manager to join our Welsh Water Design & Build Framework. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects while leading and developing a high-performing commercial team.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will be part of a supportive and ambitious environment where you can make a significant impact, contribute to major projects across Wales, and help shape the future growth and success of the framework.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, including direct line management of Senior Quantity Surveyors.
• Mentor, coach, and develop commercial team members, establishing objectives and monitoring performance.
• Oversee the commercial performance of all call-off contracts delivered under the Welsh Water Framework Agreement.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial forecasting, reporting, and commercial governance across all projects.
• Manage and review monthly reporting processes, including client reporting, internal CVR, cost management, change management, and cash flow reporting.
• Ensure subcontract management activities are undertaken in accordance with contract requirements and company procedures.
• Monitor subcontractor and internal performance against programme, budget, and commercial objectives.
• Implement and continuously improve commercial systems, reporting procedures, and governance frameworks to drive efficiency, consistency, and best practice.
• Lead commercial risk management activities and provide strategic commercial advice to project delivery teams.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading commercial teams within infrastructure, utilities, or construction environments.
• Strong history of delivering commercial performance across multiple projects and programmes.
• Extensive NEC3 contract administration experience, including ECC Option A, Compensation Events, Early Warnings, and dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of main contract and subcontract management.
• Experience managing monthly reporting processes, including CVRs, client reporting, change management, cost control, and cash management.
• Advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting expertise.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling and reporting.
• Experience developing reporting templates, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of commercial governance and control frameworks.
• Experience using COINS or similar commercial management systems.
• Practical knowledge of Power BI and data visualisation tools.

What is in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

If you are interested and want further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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