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Freelance Senior Commercial Manager

Ref: ARV-7255

Contract

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager
Location: East Yorkshire / Hybrid with travel to Scotland
Salary: Competitive (c.£500-£600 per day)

A major modular construction project with a contract value of approximately £60 million requires an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function. The project involves the delivery of a large-scale accommodation village in Scotland and offers a long-term opportunity with a minimum 12-month engagement and strong potential for extension. This role would suit a senior commercial professional with extensive NEC contract experience who can provide strategic commercial leadership while managing stakeholder relationships across a complex project environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the commercial management of a large-scale accommodation village project
  • Manage project cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting
  • Administer and manage NEC contractual obligations
  • Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
  • Support negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
  • Provide strategic commercial guidance to project teams and senior stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures
  • Support successful delivery of project financial objectives

Experience Required:

  • Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Commercial Director
  • Strong NEC contract experience and administration knowledge
  • Experience managing high-value construction or infrastructure projects
  • Strong commercial risk management capabilities
  • Experience in cost control, forecasting and contract negotiations
  • Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
  • Strong financial and contractual reporting skills
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Key Skills: NEC Contracts, Commercial Management, Contract Administration, Cost Control, Forecasting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Construction, Infrastructure, Procurement

This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Tagged as: Construction, MMCs, Modular Building,

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