Commercial Managers

Engineering

Commercial Manager (Junior & Senior) – Civils / Enabling Works

Location: Suffolk (3 days per week, onsite)
Salary Range: £45,000 – £70,000 + package | Permanent

A leading construction consultancy is seeking Commercial Managers (Junior and Senior levels) to support the delivery of a major long-term civils and enabling works programme in Suffolk. These are key appointments within a high-performing project team working across multiple workstreams on a complex, multi-year infrastructure programme.

The Opportunity

You will play a critical role in the commercial and contractual management of works packages, supporting the wider delivery team in ensuring robust cost control, contract compliance, and programme certainty across all phases of delivery.

The project has an initial duration of 12 months, with extensions anticipated up to 4 years, offering long-term stability and progression.

Key Responsibilities

NEC3 contract administration across live project workstreams
Managing payment applications, valuations, and change control processes
Administration and assessment of compensation events (Senior level focus)
Supporting cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial governance
Liaising with contractors, client teams, and delivery stakeholders
Ensuring accurate and timely commercial reporting across packages

Candidate Requirements

Junior Commercial Manager (5+ years’ experience)

Degree or apprenticeship-qualified (ideally completed structured degree apprenticeship)
2+ years post-graduate commercial experience
Working knowledge of NEC3 contracts
Exposure to payment, change management, and contract administration

Senior Commercial Manager (10+ years’ experience)

Strong track record in NEC3 contract administration in live project environments
Proven experience managing compensation events and payment applications
Ability to lead commercial workstreams independently
Strong stakeholder and contractor management capability

General Requirements (All Levels)

NEC3 experience is essential
Strong delivery-focused mindset (sector experience is flexible)
No requirement for nuclear or power background – civils/enabling works focus
Eligible for BPSS clearance
Able to work 3 days per week in Suffolk (local or willing to stay overnight)
Strong communication and contract administration skills

About the Opportunity

This is a delivery-focused role within a complex, fast-moving programme. The client is prioritising commercial capability, NEC expertise, and strong delivery track record over sector-specific experience.

If you are open to hearing more, get in touch with the team on 07897 729223 OR To Apply email an up-to-date CV to susan@archerrecruitment.com