Commercial Manager
1 day ago
Aylesbury
Role Title: Commercial Manager Location: HS2 – Aylesbury About the Role At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the Hargreaves Services Plc., we deliver large-scale bulk earthworks, soil stabilisation, and land restoration with precision and expertise. As a trusted partner on nationally significant projects including HS2, Sizewell C, and the Lower Thames Crossing we bring unrivalled capability to complex infrastructure schemes. From highways and rail networks to renewable energy developments, our solutions combine engineering excellence with environmental responsibility, creating sustainable foundations for future growth. As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day leadership and management of the commercial team. You will oversee, direct, mentor and audit Project Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and their assistants in the delivery of their duties, ensuring commercial risk is understood, managed and mitigated effectively. Your focus will be on protecting and maximising cash flow and securing strong financial returns for the project. Key Responsibilities: • Ensuring strict compliance with contract commercial processes and requirements, including timely submission of applications for payment, client cash flows and target cost budget forecasts, • Agreement of interim and final accounts, including defined cost reviews and participation in client audits, • Change Management, • Internal financial and commercial reporting, including preparation and upkeep of budgets, cash flow forecasts, cost/value reconciliations and final forecasts., • Subcontractor and supply chain management, • Collating, monitoring and submission of contract key performance indicators What We’re Looking For • Relevant professional qualifications in commercial and contractual construction management., • Proven experience managing commercial activities for a specialist or main contractor., • Strong knowledge of NEC ECC and Target Cost contracts., • Extensive expertise in change management and communicating its commercial impact., • Experience on major civil engineering projects, ideally large‑scale earthworks., • Experience with cost data systems, plus quality and document control processes., • Ability to delegate, support and develop team members effectively., • Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills. About Us At Hargreaves Services plc, we’re more than a business – we’re a driving force behind some of the UK’s most critical industries. From energy and environmental services to logistics, land regeneration, and raw material supply, we deliver solutions that power progress and create sustainable futures. With operations spanning the UK and international markets, our team of over 1,300 professionals work on projects that shape infrastructure, restore landscapes, and support global supply chains. Our mission is simple: to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable services that make a real difference. Whether it’s building major transport links like HS2, regenerating brownfield sites into thriving communities, or pioneering carbon capture forestry, we’re committed to creating long-term value for our clients, stakeholders, and the environment. Join us and be part of a company that combines heritage, expertise, and forward-thinking innovation to deliver solutions that matter.