Commercial Manager

1w1 week ago

Adler & Allan

Derby, GB · Full-time · £60,000 – £85,000

About this role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager with strong expertise in NEC contract management to lead commercial activities across major utility infrastructure programmes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep knowledge of the utilities sector, covering water, energy, or wider infrastructure. Responsibilities include maximising commercial performance, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with NEC contract standards across the Water Engineering solution group.

Lead the commercial administration of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including ECC, PSC, and subcontract arrangements. Manage contract drafting, negotiation, change control, early warnings, compensation events, and dispute avoidance. Ensure full compliance with contract conditions, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

Own project commercial performance, including forecasting, cost control, cash flow management, and budget compliance. Work closely with project managers, engineers, planners, and finance teams to deliver integrated project performance. Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships, including procurement, tender evaluation, and contract award.

Lead commercial risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting processes. Support internal and external audits, ensuring strong commercial governance and record-keeping. Implement best practice NEC processes across project teams, including training and mentoring.

Requirements

NEC accreditation essential, NEC3/NEC4 accreditation (e.g., ECC Supervisor, Project Manager, or advanced NEC training)
Significant commercial management experience within the utilities, water, energy, or infrastructure sectors
Strong financial literacy and experience in cost management, forecasting, and performance reporting
Proven ability to manage large-scale projects (£5m–£100m+)
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrable experience in dispute avoidance and resolution
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead the commercial administration of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including ECC, PSC, and subcontract arrangements
Manage contract drafting, negotiation, change control, early warnings, compensation events, and dispute avoidance
Own project commercial performance, including forecasting, cost control, cash flow management, and budget compliance
Produce accurate monthly commercial reporting (CVRs, cost/value reconciliations, earned value metrics)
Lead commercial risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting processes
Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships, including procurement, tender evaluation, and contract award
Support internal and external audits, ensuring strong commercial governance and record-keeping
Implement best practice NEC processes across project teams, including training and mentoring

Benefits

Company car or allowance
Bonus plus benefits
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
Company pension
Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
Medicare Cash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with option to add up to 4 dependants
Refer a friend scheme
Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)