Commercial Manager
CV-LibraryNewport, GwentpermanentPosted: 7 October 2026
Apply NowWe’re working with one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 contracting groups, with an established reputation for delivering some of the country’s most high-profile and complex infrastructure schemes. Having recently secured a long-term framework to deliver and maintain critical clean and wastewater infrastructure across South Wales, they have a strong and secure pipeline of work, with significant project opportunities forecast for at least the next five years.
As Commercial Manager, you'll take ownership of commercial performance across every call-off contract on the Welsh Water Framework. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you'll lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior QSs, set the commercial standard across a varied portfolio of projects, and advise delivery teams on risk and value.
What you'll do
* Lead, coach and develop the QS team, setting objectives and building succession
* Own commercial performance, forecasting and governance across all call-offs
* Oversee monthly reporting: client reports, internal CVR, cost, change and cash flow
* Turn project data into clear executive-level summaries that support business planning
* Drive subcontract performance against programme, budget and commercial targets
* Lead commercial risk management, maximise value from change and limit unrecoverable costs
* Continuously improve commercial systems, controls and reporting
What you'll bring
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or similar
* Proven record leading commercial teams in infrastructure, utilities or construction
* Extensive NEC3 experience: ECC Option A, Compensation Events, Early Warnings, dispute resolution
* Strong main contract and subcontract management
* Advanced forecasting, financial analysis and Excel modelling
* Confident negotiator and influencer, with the ability to engage stakeholders at every level
* Strong leadership and people management skills
Desirable
* COINS or similar commercial systems
* Power BI and data visualisation
* Experience building reporting templates and dashboards
As Commercial Manager, you'll take ownership of commercial performance across every call-off contract on the Welsh Water Framework. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you'll lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior QSs, set the commercial standard across a varied portfolio of projects, and advise delivery teams on risk and value.
What you'll do
* Lead, coach and develop the QS team, setting objectives and building succession
* Own commercial performance, forecasting and governance across all call-offs
* Oversee monthly reporting: client reports, internal CVR, cost, change and cash flow
* Turn project data into clear executive-level summaries that support business planning
* Drive subcontract performance against programme, budget and commercial targets
* Lead commercial risk management, maximise value from change and limit unrecoverable costs
* Continuously improve commercial systems, controls and reporting
What you'll bring
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or similar
* Proven record leading commercial teams in infrastructure, utilities or construction
* Extensive NEC3 experience: ECC Option A, Compensation Events, Early Warnings, dispute resolution
* Strong main contract and subcontract management
* Advanced forecasting, financial analysis and Excel modelling
* Confident negotiator and influencer, with the ability to engage stakeholders at every level
* Strong leadership and people management skills
Desirable
* COINS or similar commercial systems
* Power BI and data visualisation
* Experience building reporting templates and dashboards