Commercial Manager

Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Caldicot (Main Base) + South Wales Sites
Office Base: Beacon Business Park, Caldicot
Start Date: 05/05/2026
End Date: 04/10/2026 (Temp to Perm potential)
Duration: Up to 5 months initially
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (40 hours per week)
Rate: 700 per day (negotiable)
Payment Options: Umbrella (PAYE/CIS)
IR35 Status: TBC - Potentially Outside IR35 (QDOS assessment required)
Working Style: Hybrid (mix of site, office, and WFH depending on project needs)

About the Role:
Across the UK's infrastructure sector, there is a growing need not just to maintain existing assets, but to upgrade and future-proof them. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical energy projects while continuing to develop your own career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

You'll be joining a team that prioritises safety, collaboration, and high-quality delivery, with a strong focus on creating a positive and professional working culture where individuals are encouraged to progress.

Project & Environment:
This position sits within a specialist Transmission & Renewables division, delivering key works across the electricity network.

The team is responsible for:

• Design, build, and commissioning of substations up to 400kV
• Delivery and maintenance of transmission infrastructure
• Supporting the integration of renewable energy and wider network upgrades

You'll be working across a mix of office and site environments, primarily based out of Caldicot, with travel across South Wales and the South West as required.

The Role:
As a Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of the commercial performance across multiple projects within the region.

This role involves both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery, ensuring projects are commercially controlled, risks are managed, and performance targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial strategy across a portfolio of projects and tenders
• Work closely with senior project stakeholders to drive performance and profitability
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting, and CVR processes
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities during tender and delivery phases
• Manage client and supply chain relationships, including dispute resolution
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and internal procedures
• Support procurement activities and commercial governance
• Drive improvements in commercial performance through process, training, and innovation
• Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors at varying levels, including performance management and career development

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or senior commercial role within infrastructure or utilities
• Strong background working on high-voltage substation or transmission projects (National Grid experience desirable)
• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
• In-depth knowledge of contract forms such as NEC3/NEC4, JCT, and FIDIC
• Experience working specifically with NEC4 contracts (Option E beneficial)
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of project controls, cost management, and programme integration
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to regional sites

What's on Offer:

• A comprehensive package designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing, including:
• Competitive pension scheme
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP services
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts platform
• Life assurance cover
• Cycle to work and financial wellbeing schemes
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Structured recognition and reward initiatives

If you're looking to take on a senior commercial role within the UK's growing energy infrastructure sector, this is a strong opportunity to work on impactful projects while developing your career further.

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