The Opportunity We are currently seeking a Commercial Manager to join our Buildings group. This role would suit a Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in built environment consulting who is looking for the next step in responsibility. This is an exciting opportunity to play an important part in our business as we continue to expand across the UK. The role will ideally be based out of London or Birmingham offices. It’s a great time to join Stantec. We have grown our UK business over the past number of years, and we look to continue to meet our ambitious growth plans. We have a collaborative and people orientated culture where your ideas and input will ensure we continue to meet our commercial objectives. About The Role As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that we have a healthy, profitable and sustainable business within your regions, whilst ensuring we effectively manage and balance business risk and growth. You will offer guidance and support to the Project Management community within the Buildings Group. Working with the Business Centre Proactive lead for the Buildings London & South and Midlands regions you will be responsible for identifying and resolving project delivery challenges and work with the various project delivery teams to mitigate risks and resolve issues. As part of this you will take an active role in reviewing project portfolios and internal reporting and escalation. You will oversee the commercial elements of bids and significant projects, develop competitive commercial proposals, whilst meeting business objectives and providing opportunity for outperformance. Working in collaboration with our Leadership Team you will develop, implement and refine robust regional commercial strategies to enable sustainable business growth. You will be responsible for overseeing and reporting on the performance of each region, ensuring that allocated budgets are met and projected financial outcomes are achieved. This will involve proactively identifying and resolving any issues that may prevent regions from meeting their targets. You will be expected to become proficient in Stantec’s project reporting cycle and revenue recognition systems, enabling you to upskill project delivery personnel and ensure these systems are used accurately and in line with governance requirements. This role demands a hands-on approach to both system adoption and staff development, supporting our goal of delivering robust commercial results across our different regions. You will build and maintain strong working relationships with Client and Partner Commercial Leads and use these links to review performance, identify opportunities for improvement and be a key escalation route for resolution of project and framework level issues. About You You’ll hold a solid commercial background, with an understanding of how to drive change and improvement within a professional environment. You have a proven track record in a similar role and will ideally have the following:

• Degree qualified in a relevant field.
• Strong commercial acumen and business analysis skills.
• Experience in the Buildings or Construction sector ideally a consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of SOX controls and financial reporting audits desirable.
• The ability to interpret complex financial data and reports.
• The self-motivation and initiative to work effectively with all levels of the business, from staff to leadership, as well as with external partners.

Supported by our internal Commercial Management community we're looking for someone who can grow as a professional yet make an immediate impact to help us continue our growth journey. If you're a strategic thinker with a knack for building relationships and a passion for commercial success, we encourage you to apply. Why Join us? Our core values unite us as a firm. Our commitment to the health and safety of our people and to being ethical underpins our values and strengthens everything we do.

• We put people first: People are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. That’s why we listen to and design for the distinct needs of our clients—and those who live and work in the communities we serve. It’s why we prioritize the safety of everyone our work touches. And it’s why we define fulfilling careers for our own people, helping them set and then surpass their individual goals.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups )
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working. Please note, we ask our full-time employees to come into the office 3 days per week.

commercialmanagerconsultancy About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.