Senior Commercial Manager

A leading UK construction and engineering specialist is looking to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager to lead, support and develop a commercial team delivering a complex, high‑profile project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. This role suits a commercially astute leader who combines strong technical capability with a people‑first management style and enjoys working closely with operational teams. The Opportunity: You’ll provide steady commercial leadership across live projects and tenders, creating an environment where your team performs at its best and projects are delivered with clarity, confidence and control. This is a highly visible role with real influence across project delivery, margins and team development. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and support a commercial team in a positive, collaborative and high‑performing environment * Provide trusted commercial leadership across live projects and pre‑construction * Oversee CVRs, forecasts, valuations and monthly reporting, ensuring accuracy and clarity * Lead claims, variations, final accounts and commercial negotiations * Support audits, subcontract management and dispute resolution * Work closely with operational leaders to ensure joined‑up project delivery * Contribute commercial expertise during tendering to shape strong, competitive bids * Improve commercial processes, controls and ways of working * Support recruitment, onboarding and succession planning within the team About You: * Proven experience in Senior Commercial Management within infrastructure or a specialist contractor * Relevant qualification (HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience) * Strong leadership style with a genuine focus on developing people * Confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior level * Excellent numerical, analytical and reporting skills * Deep understanding of construction processes, contracts and commercial best practice * Comfortable managing pressure, risk and complex commercial discussions * Proficient with MS Office and commercial reporting tools Why Consider This Role? * Work on major, technically challenging UK projects * Join a stable, employee‑owned business with long‑term vision * Genuine opportunity to shape commercial standards and team culture * Supportive, values‑led environment built around Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence If you’re a Senior Commercial Manager looking for a role with influence, stability and strong project exposure, this is a compelling opportunity. Interested? Get in touch with Andy Cook on the contact details provided