Senior Commercial Manager

Description:

As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the financial and commercial management of large-scale projects or portfolios from inception through to delivery.

You’ll be a key member of the senior leadership team, driving performance, managing risk, and ensuring strong commercial outcomes across your area of responsibility.

The role is broad, covering everything from contract negotiation and procurement to financial reporting and supply chain management.

This role offers flexibility in both location and working pattern, with opportunities available across the Midlands, North East, and wider UK, supported by Balfour Beatty’s hybrid working approach. Part-time working can also be considered.

What you'll be doing
 

• Lead the commercial management of major projects or portfolios
• Manage costs, income, and financial performance to maximise margin and cash flow
• Provide strategic commercial input and influence business decision-making
• Oversee contract negotiation, procurement strategy, and supply chain performance
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and disputes
• Lead monthly CVR reporting and present to senior stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with governance, processes, and digital/LEAN initiatives
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing commercial teams
• Support recruitment, development, and retention of talent
   

Who we're looking for

Essential
 

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Chartered Membership (or working towards) with RICS, ICES or CIOB
• Proven experience delivering commercial outcomes on large infrastructure or construction projects
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of developing teams
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
   

Desirable
 

• Experience working across multiple complex projects or programmes
• Strong understanding of contract law, procurement strategies, and dispute resolution
• Strategic mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture