Commercial Manager
hace 3 días
Newcastle upon Tyne
About Our Client We are partnered with an international contractor that has recently established its UK division, bringing a proven track record of delivering complex, high-value projects across global markets. Backed by strong financial foundations and an experienced leadership team, the business is now scaling its UK presence with a clear focus on becoming a key player in technically demanding sectors. The organisation specialises in the delivery of mission-critical and advanced technology facilities, operating within highly controlled, high-performance environments. Their projects are typically large-scale, multi-package developments that require exceptional levels of coordination, technical expertise, and commercial governance from inception through to completion. As a newly established UK business unit, this presents a unique opportunity to join at an early stage — offering visibility to senior leadership, the ability to influence commercial frameworks, and a genuine platform to grow with the business as it expands its footprint. What They Are Looking For Our client is seeking to appoint a Commercial Manager to join their UK division, based in Newcastle, playing a key role in the delivery of major, mission-critical projects. This position will report into senior commercial leadership, with responsibility for managing significant project packages and supporting the commercial strategy across complex builds. The role has been created as part of the company’s UK expansion, with a strong pipeline of large-scale projects requiring experienced commercial leadership. You will be responsible for driving commercial performance, managing risk, overseeing procurement, and ensuring robust financial control across your scope. This opportunity is ideally suited to a commercially astute professional with experience in high-complexity, mission-critical environments. You will be confident operating within fast-paced, technically demanding projects, and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a new and ambitious UK division. Why This Role Is Unique This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the early stages of its UK growth, offering the chance to influence how projects are commercially structured and delivered. You will have direct exposure to senior leadership and play a key role in shaping the success of a growing pipeline. The position offers strong long-term progression, with the potential to move into senior leadership roles as the UK division continues to expand. Responsibilities • Manage the commercial function across major, mission-critical construction projects, • Oversee cost planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting, • Drive procurement strategy and subcontractor engagement, • Administer contracts and ensure compliance with commercial frameworks, • Manage risk, variations, and change control processes, • Lead CVR reporting and maintain accurate financial performance tracking, • Negotiate subcontractor agreements and final accounts, • Collaborate closely with project and operational teams to ensure successful delivery, • Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, • Support dispute resolution and commercial decision-making Criteria for the Role • Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor, • Strong background in delivering high-complexity or mission-critical projects, • Excellent commercial acumen and financial management capability, • Experience managing large-scale project packages, • Strong knowledge of contract administration and procurement strategies, • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar, • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments What’s On Offer A highly competitive salary of approximately £150,000, supported by a comprehensive package including bonus, pension, and additional benefits. This is a standout opportunity to join a growing UK division at an early stage, offering real influence, exposure to high-profile projects, and a clear pathway into senior commercial leadership. You will be part of a well-backed, ambitious organisation with a strong pipeline of complex developments and long-term career progression opportunities. How To Apply To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button. For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Patrick McGrath on +353 1270 9454 / +44 7535 290168 or email To view more roles, visit