Senior Commercial Manager - Construction

Senior Commercial Manager responsible for leading procurement, contract management and commercial strategy for major construction and infrastructure packages within the STEP programme. Role involves drafting, negotiating and managing NEC-based contracts, overseeing the contract lifecycle from procurement to final account, driving risk assessment and mitigation, establishing robust tracking and reporting, and leading a cross-functional commercial team. Key competencies include strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving abilities within regulated environments, stakeholder engagement, supplier relationship management, and strategic partnership development with contractors and delivery partners. The position requires experience in construction procurement, NEC contract management, and delivering high-impact commercial outcomes in large-scale projects, with MCIPS/RICS qualification (or equivalent). The role emphasizes leadership, governance, and collaboration across commercial, engineering and construction management teams, with a focus on delivering world-class infrastructure within a government-backed STEP programme.