Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager | Water & Civil Engineering | £50m Major Project | Hampshire / M3 & A3 Corridor Excellent Salary + Package | Career Progression | Major Project EnvironmentReady to take ownership of a major project and step into a broader commercial leadership role?We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of a £50m water and civil engineering project across Hampshire and the M3 / A3 corridor .This opportunity will suit an established Commercial Manager or an ambitious Managing Quantity Surveyor (Managing QS) looking to take the next step into a senior commercial leadership position with greater responsibility, strategic input, and team leadership.You will play a key role in shaping commercial performance, managing risk, driving profitability, and supporting the successful delivery of a high-profile project within a long-term programme of work.Why This Role? Commercial leadership of a major £50m projectExcellent opportunity to progress from Managing QS to Commercial ManagerLead and develop an established commercial teamHigh level of autonomy and influence across project deliveryLong-term project pipeline and genuine career progressionWork on complex and challenging water and civil engineering projectsThe Opportunity As Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of the commercial function across project delivery, ensuring robust commercial controls, strong contractual management, and delivery of financial objectives.Working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders, you will provide strategic direction while maintaining day-to-day commercial oversight across the project lifecycle.Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial delivery of a £50m water and civil engineering projectProvide commercial leadership across project teams and stakeholdersManage, mentor, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial AdministratorsDrive project profitability through cost control, forecasting, and financial performance managementDevelop and implement commercial strategies to support business objectivesEnsure contractual compliance and protect commercial entitlementsLead Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and cash flow managementManage contract negotiations and secure commercially favourable outcomesOversee subcontract procurement and commercial administrationResolve complex contractual matters including variations, claims, and dispute resolutionBuild strong working relationships across client, operational, and leadership teamsIdentify and manage commercial risk throughout project deliveryAbout You We are keen to speak with experienced Commercial Managers , Managing Quantity Surveyors , or senior commercial professionals with a proven track record delivering major water and civil engineering projects .You will ideally bring:Significant commercial management experience within water, civil engineering, infrastructure, or major project environmentsExperience leading commercial teams and managing large-scale project deliveryStrong working knowledge of NEC3 contracts (Options A & C) NEC4 advantageousStrong commercial and financial management capability including CVR, cost control, forecasting, and risk managementExperience managing contracts, subcontractors, and project profitabilityExcellent negotiation and stakeholder management skillsCommercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilityConfident communication skills with the ability to influence at all levelsAmbition to progress and make a visible impact within a growing project environmentPackage Competitive salary and benefits packageCar allowanceBonus opportunityPension and additional benefitsCareer development and progression opportunitiesLong-term project pipelineDiversity & Inclusion At Intersect Global , we are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams where people are recognised for their skills, experience, and potential. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.TPBN1_UKTJ