Our Client, a well-established and growing organisation within the Energy sector, is seeking to recruit an experienced and commercially astute Commercial Manager to join their leadership team.Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will lead all commercial activities across the business, driving financial performance and ensuring effective commercial governance. Key responsibilities include overseeing tendering and pricing strategy, contract negotiation, cost control, and risk management to support sustainable growth and profitability.The role will work closely with the senior leadership team while managing and developing a high-performing commercial team, ensuring strong delivery standards and client satisfaction.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Manager to play a pivotal role in a growing organisation, with genuine scope for career progression.Key ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities include commercial strategy, continuous improvement, business development, contract and financial oversight, team leadership, tendering, and operational support.· Lead and deliver the company’s commercial strategy· Drive revenue growth and margin improvement· Oversee pricing, governance, and risk management· Lead contract negotiation and dispute resolution· Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and commercial reporting· Monitor contract performance, margins, and cashflow· Ensure strong commercial controls and compliance· Lead business development strategy and identify new markets & revenue opportunities· Build and manage key client, supplier, and stakeholder relationships· Lead and develop a high-performing commercial and estimating team· Foster accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration· Lead tender preparation, bid strategy, and review of tender documents· Support business development with pricing insights· Partner with project managers to ensure commercial alignment and advise on contract delivery, procurement, and cost control· Support change management, operational reporting, and process optimisation· Improve estimating processes, digital tools, and drive digital transformationCore Skills/ Attributes· Strategic and commercially astute· Expert in contract law and commercial risk management· Results-driven with strong analytical ability· Strong leadership and communication skills· Proven ability to build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams· Skilled in estimating systems and financial modellingQualifications· 15+ years’ industry experience· 10+ years in a Commercial Manager role· Senior commercial experience (Commercial Manager, Senior QS, Contracts Manager)· Strong contract negotiation, pricing, and financial management skills· Experience leading estimating/tendering teams· Proven track record in building high-performing teams· Experience with Public Works or NEC contracts· Level 8 degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field· Master’s or Contract Law qualification desirable
