Commercial Manager - #2175205

Would you like to join a globally recognised organisation where you'll have genuine ownership of commercial performance, influence key business decisions, and play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and profitability?

Do you have proven Commercial Management experience with responsibility for profitability, commercial performance, contract management, and financial accountability within a construction, engineering, infrastructure, or services environment?

Have you successfully identified, managed and mitigated commercial risks and opportunities while working closely with operational teams, clients, and subcontractors to achieve commercial objectives?

The Opportunity

Due to continued business growth and an expanding portfolio of projects, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading international organisation. Working closely with senior operational and finance teams, you will take ownership of commercial performance across the business, identifying opportunities to maximise profitability while effectively managing risk and contractual obligations.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Take ownership of commercial performance across designated business activities and contracts.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Support the development and delivery of commercial strategies that drive sustainable business growth.
• Balance commercial opportunities with contractual obligations and operational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Operations, and Health & Safety teams to achieve business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiations, and dispute resolution activities where required.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Uphold and promote the organisation's values, ethics, integrity, health & safety standards, and corporate social responsibility commitments.
• Utilise digital systems and commercial management tools to monitor and improve commercial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance commercial outcomes across the business.
• Lead, support and develop members of the commercial team.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Lead, Commercial Business Partner, or similar commercial role.
• Proven commercial awareness with a strong understanding of profitability, cost control, and financial performance.
• Experience managing commercial risks, opportunities, contracts, and business performance.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with commercial and financial information.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and constructively challenge where required.
• Experience working collaboratively with operational teams to deliver commercially sound outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, organised approach.
• Proficiency with digital systems and commercial management tools.
• Demonstrable experience operating within a commercially focused business environment with financial or contractual accountability.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, facilities management, utilities, or related sectors.
• Knowledge of CONFIRM software.
• German language skills.
• Experience working within an international organisation or group structure.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring commercial teams.
• Professional commercial qualifications or membership of a recognised industry body.

The setting for the role

This role offers a collaborative and commercially focused working environment where you will work closely with Finance, Operations, Health & Safety, and senior leadership teams. You'll be part of an organisation that values integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development, providing the opportunity to influence key business decisions while supporting the delivery of long-term commercial success.