Cotech Building Careers
About the Role Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major projects, we are seeking an exceptional Project Director to lead the delivery of a flagship 180 million construction scheme for a leading UK main contractor. This role requires a proven leader with extensive experience managing complex, high-value projects within a Tier 1 or leading regional contractor environment. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for operational delivery, commercial performance, client management, programme certainty, and health & safety across the project lifecycle. You will lead a large multidisciplinary team and work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and senior business leadership to ensure successful project outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism. Experience of delivering major new build Data Centres or Distribution facilities would be an advantage, but recent relevant experience delivering complex projects with values in excess of 100m in value is essential. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Provide strategic and operational leadership for the successful delivery of a 150m construction project from pre-construction through to practical completion. Lead and coordinate all project functions including construction, engineering, commercial, planning, design management, and commissioning. Ensure project delivery aligns with company objectives, contractual obligations, and client expectations. Develop and implement robust project execution and delivery strategies. Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the senior representative for the business with the client, professional team, and external stakeholders. Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and maintain high levels of client satisfaction. Lead senior project meetings, reporting processes, and governance reviews. Manage sensitive issues, risks, and disputes in a proactive and solutions-focused manner. Commercial & Contractual Management Take overall accountability for project financial performance, including budget control, forecasting, margin protection, and cash flow. Work closely with the Commercial Director and project commercial team to manage procurement, subcontract packages, valuations, variations, and final accounts. Ensure effective administration of contract conditions under JCT and/or NEC forms of contract. Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project performance. Programme & Construction Delivery Drive programme certainty and ensure key milestones and sectional completions are achieved. Oversee construction sequencing, logistics, and buildability strategies. Monitor project progress and performance against programme, cost, quality, and resource targets. Lead recovery planning where necessary and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery objectives. Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Champion a strong safety-first culture across the project and wider supply chain. Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, company policies, and best practice standards. Promote behavioural safety, environmental sustainability, and quality excellence. Lead incident management, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Team & Supply Chain Leadership Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing project team. Drive collaboration across internal departments and external supply chain partners. Support succession planning, mentoring, and professional development within the project team. Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Candidate Requirements Essential Experience Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Lead delivering major projects valued 100m+ within a UK main contractor environment. Strong track record delivering large-scale commercial, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, industrial, or infrastructure projects. Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and multidisciplinary delivery teams. Extensive knowledge of construction delivery methodologies, project controls, and risk management. Strong commercial awareness with experience administering major contracts. Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Qualifications Degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline. Chartered status desirable with organisations such as CIOB, RICS, or ICE. SMSTS certification essential. CSCS Black Card desirable. Key Competencies Strategic leadership Major project delivery Commercial acumen Client relationship management Contractual expertise Risk and programme management Team leadership and development Decision making under pressure Collaborative approach Benefits The company offer an excellent salary, bonus and benefits package, and an environment offering progression and opportunity for further development. For more information, please contact Andy Hayton at Cotech Building Careers on (phone number removed)
About the Role Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major projects, we are seeking an exceptional Project Director to lead the delivery of a flagship 180 million construction scheme for a leading UK main contractor. This role requires a proven leader with extensive experience managing complex, high-value projects within a Tier 1 or leading regional contractor environment. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for operational delivery, commercial performance, client management, programme certainty, and health & safety across the project lifecycle. You will lead a large multidisciplinary team and work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and senior business leadership to ensure successful project outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism. Experience of delivering major new build Data Centres or Distribution facilities would be an advantage, but recent relevant experience delivering complex projects with values in excess of 100m in value is essential. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Provide strategic and operational leadership for the successful delivery of a 150m construction project from pre-construction through to practical completion. Lead and coordinate all project functions including construction, engineering, commercial, planning, design management, and commissioning. Ensure project delivery aligns with company objectives, contractual obligations, and client expectations. Develop and implement robust project execution and delivery strategies. Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the senior representative for the business with the client, professional team, and external stakeholders. Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and maintain high levels of client satisfaction. Lead senior project meetings, reporting processes, and governance reviews. Manage sensitive issues, risks, and disputes in a proactive and solutions-focused manner. Commercial & Contractual Management Take overall accountability for project financial performance, including budget control, forecasting, margin protection, and cash flow. Work closely with the Commercial Director and project commercial team to manage procurement, subcontract packages, valuations, variations, and final accounts. Ensure effective administration of contract conditions under JCT and/or NEC forms of contract. Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project performance. Programme & Construction Delivery Drive programme certainty and ensure key milestones and sectional completions are achieved. Oversee construction sequencing, logistics, and buildability strategies. Monitor project progress and performance against programme, cost, quality, and resource targets. Lead recovery planning where necessary and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery objectives. Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Champion a strong safety-first culture across the project and wider supply chain. Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, company policies, and best practice standards. Promote behavioural safety, environmental sustainability, and quality excellence. Lead incident management, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Team & Supply Chain Leadership Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing project team. Drive collaboration across internal departments and external supply chain partners. Support succession planning, mentoring, and professional development within the project team. Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Candidate Requirements Essential Experience Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Lead delivering major projects valued 100m+ within a UK main contractor environment. Strong track record delivering large-scale commercial, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, industrial, or infrastructure projects. Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and multidisciplinary delivery teams. Extensive knowledge of construction delivery methodologies, project controls, and risk management. Strong commercial awareness with experience administering major contracts. Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Qualifications Degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline. Chartered status desirable with organisations such as CIOB, RICS, or ICE. SMSTS certification essential. CSCS Black Card desirable. Key Competencies Strategic leadership Major project delivery Commercial acumen Client relationship management Contractual expertise Risk and programme management Team leadership and development Decision making under pressure Collaborative approach Benefits The company offer an excellent salary, bonus and benefits package, and an environment offering progression and opportunity for further development. For more information, please contact Andy Hayton at Cotech Building Careers on (phone number removed)
Grassroots Recruitment Ltd
City, Manchester
Senior Commercial / Contracts Manager Salary: £80,000 £110,000 negotiable, depending on experience Location: North West / Manchester Type of work: Hybrid, ideally 3 days per week in the Manchester office, negotiable for the right person Benefits: Executive company car, bonus scheme and wider senior-level package to be discussed Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial / Contracts Manager to take commercial ownership across a growing portfolio of major infrastructure projects, typically ranging from £500,000 to £5 million in value, with an overall portfolio currently in the region of £20 25 million and expected to grow significantly. This is a senior appointment for someone with strong contractual, financial and project commercial management experience. The priority is to appoint someone from a High Voltage, utilities or rail background, although candidates from civils, large-scale construction or complex infrastructure project environments will also be considered. The successful candidate will act as the commercial bridge between finance, operations and project delivery teams, ensuring strong contract management, KPI and SLA performance, financial reporting, margin protection, risk management and commercial governance across multiple live and future projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial and contractual management of a portfolio of infrastructure projects from tender and contract award through to delivery, variations and final account. Act as the senior commercial interface between project delivery, finance, operations, clients, contractors and subcontractors. Oversee contract administration, ensuring obligations, timescales, notices, variations, claims and compensation events are managed effectively. Monitor project performance against budgets, forecasts, KPIs, SLAs and contractual deliverables. Support pricing, tender reviews, commercial strategy, risk assessment and bid decision-making for new opportunities. Drive cost control, margin protection, forecasting accuracy, cashflow visibility and commercial reporting. Review and manage applications for payment, subcontractor accounts, client valuations, variations and final accounts. Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual and financial risks across live projects and future workstreams. Work closely with finance to improve reporting, cost allocation, governance and overall project commercial visibility. Support the development of scalable commercial processes as the project portfolio grows. Person Specification Significant experience in commercial management, contracts management, quantity surveying or a senior project commercial role. Background in High Voltage, utilities or rail infrastructure is strongly preferred. Experience from civils, construction, engineering or major infrastructure projects will also be considered. Strong knowledge of contract administration, commercial governance, variations, claims, risk management and final accounts. Good understanding of NEC contracts; experience with rail, utility or infrastructure frameworks would be advantageous. Strong financial awareness, including forecasting, budget control, margin analysis, cashflow and commercial reporting. Ability to interpret contracts and translate contractual obligations into practical project controls. Confident managing KPIs, SLAs and contractual performance measures. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence project teams, finance, senior leadership, clients and subcontractors. Technically credible, with enough understanding of infrastructure project delivery to challenge, support and guide project teams. North West based, with the ability to attend the Manchester office regularly. Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction, Engineering or a related discipline would be desirable but is not essential where experience is strong. Opportunity This is a senior commercial opportunity within a growing engineering and infrastructure group, offering the chance to shape commercial processes, strengthen project performance and play a key role in the next stage of business growth. The role would suit an experienced Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Technical Contracts Manager or commercially focused Project/Operations professional who is ready to take ownership of a substantial and growing portfolio. The salary is expected to be in the region of £80,000 £110,000, negotiable depending on experience, with an executive car and bonus scheme available. Hybrid working is offered, with an ideal expectation of around 3 days per week in the Manchester office, although flexibility may be considered for the right candidate. To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.
Senior Commercial / Contracts Manager Salary: £80,000 £110,000 negotiable, depending on experience Location: North West / Manchester Type of work: Hybrid, ideally 3 days per week in the Manchester office, negotiable for the right person Benefits: Executive company car, bonus scheme and wider senior-level package to be discussed Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial / Contracts Manager to take commercial ownership across a growing portfolio of major infrastructure projects, typically ranging from £500,000 to £5 million in value, with an overall portfolio currently in the region of £20 25 million and expected to grow significantly. This is a senior appointment for someone with strong contractual, financial and project commercial management experience. The priority is to appoint someone from a High Voltage, utilities or rail background, although candidates from civils, large-scale construction or complex infrastructure project environments will also be considered. The successful candidate will act as the commercial bridge between finance, operations and project delivery teams, ensuring strong contract management, KPI and SLA performance, financial reporting, margin protection, risk management and commercial governance across multiple live and future projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial and contractual management of a portfolio of infrastructure projects from tender and contract award through to delivery, variations and final account. Act as the senior commercial interface between project delivery, finance, operations, clients, contractors and subcontractors. Oversee contract administration, ensuring obligations, timescales, notices, variations, claims and compensation events are managed effectively. Monitor project performance against budgets, forecasts, KPIs, SLAs and contractual deliverables. Support pricing, tender reviews, commercial strategy, risk assessment and bid decision-making for new opportunities. Drive cost control, margin protection, forecasting accuracy, cashflow visibility and commercial reporting. Review and manage applications for payment, subcontractor accounts, client valuations, variations and final accounts. Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual and financial risks across live projects and future workstreams. Work closely with finance to improve reporting, cost allocation, governance and overall project commercial visibility. Support the development of scalable commercial processes as the project portfolio grows. Person Specification Significant experience in commercial management, contracts management, quantity surveying or a senior project commercial role. Background in High Voltage, utilities or rail infrastructure is strongly preferred. Experience from civils, construction, engineering or major infrastructure projects will also be considered. Strong knowledge of contract administration, commercial governance, variations, claims, risk management and final accounts. Good understanding of NEC contracts; experience with rail, utility or infrastructure frameworks would be advantageous. Strong financial awareness, including forecasting, budget control, margin analysis, cashflow and commercial reporting. Ability to interpret contracts and translate contractual obligations into practical project controls. Confident managing KPIs, SLAs and contractual performance measures. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence project teams, finance, senior leadership, clients and subcontractors. Technically credible, with enough understanding of infrastructure project delivery to challenge, support and guide project teams. North West based, with the ability to attend the Manchester office regularly. Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction, Engineering or a related discipline would be desirable but is not essential where experience is strong. Opportunity This is a senior commercial opportunity within a growing engineering and infrastructure group, offering the chance to shape commercial processes, strengthen project performance and play a key role in the next stage of business growth. The role would suit an experienced Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Technical Contracts Manager or commercially focused Project/Operations professional who is ready to take ownership of a substantial and growing portfolio. The salary is expected to be in the region of £80,000 £110,000, negotiable depending on experience, with an executive car and bonus scheme available. Hybrid working is offered, with an ideal expectation of around 3 days per week in the Manchester office, although flexibility may be considered for the right candidate. To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.
