Commercial Manager
14 hours ago
Rugby
Quartzelec is an independent, multi-disciplined service provider, proudly employing over 600 people in the UK and beyond, with a turnover exceeding £90 million. We specialise in contracting and rotating machine services, and our expertise in repairing and maintaining motors and generators is backed by over 100 years of experience in the field. We take pride in being an engineering authority with a strategic global presence, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our clients. Join us for a unique experience where we value autonomy, giving our employees responsibility and ownership in their areas of expertise. The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function at our Rugby site, covering both site services and manufacturing operations. This role has a strong focus on high-value contracts within Hydro, Navy, and major rotating machinery projects, ensuring robust commercial governance across the entire project lifecycle. You will be responsible for end-to-end commercial management, including contract negotiation, risk management, claims strategy, and financial performance. Working closely with Business Managers, Project Management, and Sales teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially effectively, and with risk appropriately managed. Key Responsibilities: • Support and advise on commercial strategy for major contracts, particularly Hydro and large new-build projects, • Interpret, negotiate, and manage complex contract terms (NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke agreements), • Negotiate terms and conditions with clients, customers, and suppliers, • Develop and maintain agreed Terms & Conditions for major customers, • Ensure strong commercial governance from bid through to project close-out, • Work closely with Project Managers to ensure adherence to contractual obligations, • Manage change control, variations, and compensation events, • Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities, • Maintain accurate records and audit trails to support claims and dispute resolution, • Lead the management and resolution of disputes, claims, and potential litigation, working with HQ Commercial and external legal counsel, • Interface with HQ Commercial to align strategies and protect the business position, • Support project teams to ensure correct insurance coverage is in place, • Assist Business Managers with contract review processes, • Ensure compliance with all internal policies, procedures, and safety standards Your skills and experiences: • Proven experience (5+ years) in a Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveying, or Legal role, • Strong financial and commercial acumen, • Excellent attention to detail with a proactive approach to risk management, • Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills, • Demonstrable experience working on large, complex engineering or infrastructure projects, • Ability to guide and support multi-disciplinary delivery teams, • Relevant HNC, degree, or equivalent qualification, • Eligibility to obtain SC Clearance, • Solid experience working with NEC and/or FIDIC contract frameworks, • Full UK driving licence, • Experience with contract terms and conditions JCT, NEC, FIDIC and similar contracts Benefits: As a valued member of our team, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes: • Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme, • Life insurance (4x your salary), • Enhanced annual leave entitlement, in addition to bank holidays, • Company-funded gym subsidy payments, • Free 24/7 remote GP service and other health support benefits, • Employee referral program, • Long service recognition awards, • Paid maternity and paternity leave, • Access to free Electric/ Hybrid vehicle charging points and free onsite parking Additionally, you'll have access to a wide range of supplementary benefits, including: • Employee Assistance Programme, • Extensive professional development through our in-house training academy, • Career-enhancing training events, • Exclusive employee discounts and various concessions via our corporate perks platform Why Quartzelec? At Quartzelec, we are proud to invest in developing future talent, demonstrated by our active support of more than 100 apprentices across the business. Our commitment to nurturing skills and providing meaningful development opportunities was recognised in 2025 when we received the Employer Recognition Award from two of our training partners. We remain dedicated to helping our apprentices grow through guidance, mentorship, and hands‑on experience, enabling them to reach their full potential. We offer a unique working environment that values autonomy and empowers individuals to take ownership of their expertise. This approach not only allows you to make a real impact but also opens the door to genuine opportunities for career progression. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Strictly no agencies please. How to Apply If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and letter of application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to:- Email: recruitment@quartzelec.com Strictly no agencies please Quartzelec is an equal opportunities employer All personal data collected by Quartzelec Ltd is stored and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please read our Privacy Policy for a full insight on how we protect and manage data. If you wish for your data to be removed from our database please contact us at recruitment@quartzelec.com