Commercial Manager
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | M50 3XP |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9132 |
Summary
Shape the Future of Major Infrastructure ProjectsJoin Kier Infrastructure - Major Projects as a Commercial Manager and take the lead on our Legacy Concrete Roads Framework. This is a pivotal role where you'll drive commercial excellence across high-profile projects in the North of England, ensuring successful delivery and long-term value.
Location: North of England - travel to the office required with remote working available
Hours: Permanent, Fulltime 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Salary: £90,000 - £115,000 per year + 25% bonus + £7,350 annual car allowance + private healthcare + excellent benefits
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
What will you be responsible for as a Commercial Manager?
-Leading commercial management from pre-contract through to final account, including budget preparation, forecasting, and financial reporting
-Managing NEC Option C contracts and coordinating change management processes
-Developing procurement strategies and nurturing successful relationships with supply chain partners
-Identifying and mitigating commercial risks while creating opportunity registers
-Serving as the key commercial interface with clients and stakeholders, fostering collaborative working relationships
What are we looking for?
This position of Commercial Manager is ideal is you have:
-Proven commercial experience within civil engineering, particularly with concrete infrastructure projects
-Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively at all levels
-A collaborative leadership style that empowers teams while maintaining clear direction
-Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and financial acumen
-A creative problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
Location: North of England - travel to the office required with remote working available
Hours: Permanent, Fulltime 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Salary: £90,000 - £115,000 per year + 25% bonus + £7,350 annual car allowance + private healthcare + excellent benefits
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
What will you be responsible for as a Commercial Manager?
-Leading commercial management from pre-contract through to final account, including budget preparation, forecasting, and financial reporting
-Managing NEC Option C contracts and coordinating change management processes
-Developing procurement strategies and nurturing successful relationships with supply chain partners
-Identifying and mitigating commercial risks while creating opportunity registers
-Serving as the key commercial interface with clients and stakeholders, fostering collaborative working relationships
What are we looking for?
This position of Commercial Manager is ideal is you have:
-Proven commercial experience within civil engineering, particularly with concrete infrastructure projects
-Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively at all levels
-A collaborative leadership style that empowers teams while maintaining clear direction
-Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and financial acumen
-A creative problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
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