Job Description

About the role

Are you ready to take commercial leadership of multi-million-pound infrastructure projects? Join

Balfour Beatty

as a

Commercial Manager

and be a key part of shaping the future of UK construction.


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About the Role

As a

Commercial Manager

, you'll be at the heart of project delivery -- overseeing everything from procurement and risk management to financial reporting and stakeholder engagement. You'll guide your commercial team through every phase of a project, ensuring both commercial success and client satisfaction.



This is more than just numbers -- it's about making a tangible impact on major projects, leading teams, and helping others grow professionally.

What you'll be doing

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What You'll Be Doing

Lead all commercial and financial aspects of your project(s) Drive the development and performance of your commercial team Manage contracts, tendering, procurement, and supply chain relationships Deliver accurate monthly commercial reports and cost value reconciliations Engage with clients and stakeholders to manage commercial risk and resolve disputes Champion governance and best practice across the commercial function Identify opportunities for innovation, value engineering and digital integration

Who we're looking for

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Who We're Looking For

You're a

You'll need:

proven Commercial Manager with experience leading teams and delivering results in the construction sector. You're someone who can balance the bigger picture with the detail, and lead with energy, edge, and empathy.


A BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience) Chartered membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills A track record of managing risk, opportunity, and commercial strategy A desire to develop people and shape the next generation of commercial professionals

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com




Job Reference: BBUK12837