Details:
- Salary: £82,000 - 92,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Darlington
- Date: 16 hours ago
Description:
Commercial Manager – Highways Infrastructure
Penrith, Cumbria
Up to £92,000 Plus Company Package
Major A66 Highways Scheme
Permanent
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading UK infrastructure contractor on a major highways project in the North West.
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key commercial role within a significant highways infrastructure scheme, working alongside an established project team to support commercial performance, contractual compliance and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of project activities, ensuring financial targets and contractual obligations are met.
Manage cost control, forecasting, CVRs and commercial reporting.
Oversee subcontract procurement, payments, variations and final accounts.
Administer NEC contracts and manage change, compensation events and commercial risk.
Identify opportunities to maximise value and protect project profitability.
Work closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors.
Ensure robust commercial governance and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
About You
Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or highways.
Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
Experience managing project costs, subcontractors and commercial change.
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
A commercially driven approach to project delivery.
The Package
Salary up to £92,000, depending on experience.
Company benefits package.
Opportunity to work on a major UK highways infrastructure scheme.
Interested? Contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black for a confidential discussion