Commercial Manager

About The Role

We are looking for a Commercial Manager to become a key part of our innovative and forward-thinking team. This is your opportunity to make a positive impact by managing costs across specialist drainage projects, ensuring they’re delivered on time and within budget.

Principal Duties:

• Commercial Leadership:
• Manage the commercial performance of multiple drainage schemes and frameworks, ensuring profitability, value for money, and commercial compliance.
• Contract Management:
• Administer and manage NEC contracts (typically NEC4 ECC, PSC, or TSC), including early warnings, compensation events, and change control.
• Cost Control & Forecasting:
• Lead cost management, value engineering, and forecasting activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and risk management.
• Procurement & Supply Chain:
• Support the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers in line with company and client procedures. Negotiate agreements and ensure performance monitoring.
• Project Delivery Support:
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial awareness, cost-effective delivery, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Client & Stakeholder Management:
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with National Highways commercial teams and other key stakeholders.
• Reporting & Governance:
• Produce accurate monthly commercial reports, CVRs, forecasts, and risk registers in line with internal and client requirements.
• Team Leadership:
• Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Commercial staff to develop capability and ensure best practice commercial management.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the highways, drainage, or civil engineering sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract (particularly ECC or TSC).
• Experience working with National Highways or other public infrastructure clients.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with attention to detail.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Chartered or working towards MRICS / MCInstCES / MICE (desirable).

If you are ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values innovation and teamwork, we invite you to apply today and become a vital part of our success story here at Crown Plus.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: competitive

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Company car
• Referral programme
• Sick leave policy
• Opportunities for professional development

Work Location: In person Telford/hybrid.

Crown Plus are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.