Job Description

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a civil engineering background looking for your next opportunity? This is an excellent chance to join our client, a well-established and highly regarded civil engineering and multi-utilities contractor, where you will take a leading role in delivering projects across the Civil, Power, Water and Telecommunications sectors.
Why this role?
The successful Commercial Manager will be joining a business with a proven track record of delivering infrastructure schemes to the highest standards. You will benefit from a competitive salary of up to 75,000, the flexibility of hybrid working, and the chance to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that places health, safety, and employee wellbeing at the forefront.
About the company
Our client is known for excellence in service delivery, safety, and quality. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, they work in partnership with clients to drive efficiency, deliver value, and exceed expectations. Their success is underpinned by a motivated workforce supported by an experienced senior team of industry professionals.
The role
As Commercial Manager, you will:
Lead the commercial function across multiple civil engineering and utilities projects
Manage contracts (with a focus on NEC) and ensure full compliance with contractual and commercial obligations
Prepare, monitor, and report on budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
Negotiate and manage relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders
Provide expert commercial advice and support to project teams to maximise value and efficiency
Identify risks, opportunities, and innovative approaches to add value
Mentor and support junior staff within the commercial function
What's required
To be considered for this Commercial Manager position, you should have:
At least 5 years' experience in a commercial management role within civil engineering or utilities
Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts
Excellent financial, analytical, and negotiation skills
A collaborative, team-oriented approach
Clear communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships
Salary and benefits
In return, you will receive:
A salary of up to 75,000 (depending on experience)
Hybrid working opportunities (Cambridge-based role with flexibility)
Career development and progression prospects
A supportive working culture with a strong focus on employee wellbeing
The opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation
Location and working pattern
The position is based in Cambridge, with potential for hybrid working to give you a balance of office presence and flexibility.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on 023 9431 4917 or email Jordan.townley@carringtonwest.com for more information.
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Commercial Manager
Cambridge Posted about 11 hours ago
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