Commerical Manager

Our client, a leading infrastructure contractor within the water sector, is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support a major clean water pipeline project in Romsey, Southampton. This contract role offers the opportunity to lead the commercial function on a high-profile AMP programme with long-term project activity.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the commercial function across the clean water pipeline project
Manage NEC Option C contract administration and compliance
Oversee cost-value reconciliations, forecasting and commercial reporting
Manage target costs, compensation events and change control processes
Identify, assess and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities
Work closely with project teams, supply chain partners and key stakeholders
Provide commercial leadership to support the successful delivery of the project

Job Requirements:

Experience as a Commercial Manager within water, utilities, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
Strong quantity surveying experience and commercial management expertise
Comprehensive knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly NEC Option C
Experience managing target cost contracts, cost-value reconciliations and project forecasting
Understanding of compensation events, change control and commercial risk management
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills
Water, utilities or pipeline project experience would be highly advantageous

Contract Details:

Location: Romsey, Southampton
16-month contract
Immediate start available
Opportunity to contribute to a major clean water infrastructure programme
If you are an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong quantity surveying background and NEC contract expertise, apply now to take a leading commercial role on this significant water infrastructure project
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed