Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager Location: Chatham, Kent Salary: Excellent Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Contract Type: Permanent Company Overview Ganymede Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a major water infrastructure framework delivering projects across the South East. This is a rare opportunity to join an established senior leadership team responsible for the commercial delivery of a significant capital investment programme. You'll oversee commercial performance across multiple projects, lead experienced commercial teams and play a key role in driving business performance across a long-term framework. If you're looking for a role offering genuine influence, strategic responsibility and excellent long-term career prospects, this is an opportunity not to be missed. The Role Reporting directly into the Head of Commercial, you'll provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of infrastructure projects, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance and commercial governance are maintained throughout delivery. You'll lead Managing Quantity Surveyors and wider commercial teams whilst working closely with operational leadership, clients and stakeholders to maximise commercial outcomes and support future framework growth. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial strategy across a portfolio of major infrastructure projects. Manage and develop commercial teams across the region. Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, CVRs and business performance. Provide commercial support to senior operational leadership. Lead commercial risk management and contractual compliance. Oversee subcontract procurement strategy and commercial governance. Drive consistency across commercial processes and reporting. Support framework growth, work winning and business planning activities. Develop strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders. Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance across the business. Key Requirements Previous experience as a Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Commercial professional. Significant experience delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Strong NEC contractual knowledge. Proven experience leading commercial teams. Excellent commercial reporting, forecasting and financial management experience. Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar. Chartered status or professional membership is desirable. Why Apply? Senior leadership opportunity within a leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor. Work on one of the UK's largest infrastructure investment programmes. Long-term secured framework with excellent project stability. Hybrid working and excellent benefits package. Genuine opportunity to shape the commercial direction of a major regional business. Ganymede Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. By applying, you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice, available on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr