Freelance Senior Commercial Manager

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager
Location: East Yorkshire / Hybrid with travel to Scotland
Salary: Competitive (c.£500-£600 per day)

A major modular construction project with a contract value of approximately £60 million requires an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function. The project involves the delivery of a large-scale accommodation village in Scotland and offers a long-term opportunity with a minimum 12-month engagement and strong potential for extension. This role would suit a senior commercial professional with extensive NEC contract experience who can provide strategic commercial leadership while managing stakeholder relationships across a complex project environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the commercial management of a large-scale accommodation village project
Manage project cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting
Administer and manage NEC contractual obligations
Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
Support negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
Provide strategic commercial guidance to project teams and senior stakeholders
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures
Support successful delivery of project financial objectivesExperience Required:

Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Commercial Director
Strong NEC contract experience and administration knowledge
Experience managing high-value construction or infrastructure projects
Strong commercial risk management capabilities
Experience in cost control, forecasting and contract negotiations
Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
Strong financial and contractual reporting skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travelKey Skills: NEC Contracts, Commercial Management, Contract Administration, Cost Control, Forecasting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Construction, Infrastructure, Procurement

This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed