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Commercial Manager - Highways

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 90,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Atheray Stone are currently looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to work for a established Main Contractor who have a solid track record of delivering Highways & Infrastructure schemes across the South of England.

This role will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple term maintenance frameworks, and an established site commercial team across a variety of locations. There is a new role due an increase in contract awards.

Candidate Profile:

Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
	
Previous experience working within Highways, ideally frameworks or similar infrastructure sectors
	
Able to drive and have a UK licence, as well as flexibility for travel to sites when needed
	
Strong NEC3/4 contractual knowledge, ideally working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor 

Responsibilities: 

Lead all commercial and contractual aspects of projects and frameworks, ensuring effective cost control, forecasting, change management, cash flow, WIP and profitability
	
Provide commercial leadership across work winning, tenders and bids, including contractual risk review, pricing strategy and TUPE considerations
	
Oversee pre‑construction activities, ensuring contracts align with tender submissions, commercial strategies are agreed and teams are fully briefed
	
Maintain accurate reporting in line with business systems, governance and financial reporting requirements
	
Carry out regular commercial health checks, ensuring compliance with contracts, notifications and internal policies
	
Ensure projects are cash positive and risks, disputes and opportunities are proactively managed
	
Build and maintain strong client, supplier and subcontractor relationships to maximise commercial opportunities
	
Lead, develop and resource commercial teams, including mentoring, succession planning and performance management
	
Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, collaboration, inclusion and right‑first‑time delivery
	
Support business improvement, continuous development and external representation of the contractor

If you would be interested in a informal conversation regarding this role, please apply with your most up to date CV and we will get back to you as soon as we can

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