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Commercial Management Opportunities - Major Civils Programme
Senior Commercial Manager / Commercial Manager (Junior Level)
Salary: up to £75,000 (DOE)
Location: Suffolk - 3 days per week on site
Employment: Permanent
Project Duration: Minimum 12 months, extending to ~4 years
The Opportunity
A leading cost and project management consultancy has secured a long-term role on a major UK infrastructure and enabling works programme and is now expanding its commercial team in Suffolk.
These roles will support the delivery and coordination of multiple programme workstreams, working as part of an integrated client and delivery team. The focus is firmly on commercial delivery excellence, not sector-specific knowledge, making this an ideal opportunity for strong NEC practitioners from a variety of infrastructure backgrounds.
Roles Available
We are recruiting at two levels, offering clear progression and responsibility aligned to experience:
Senior Commercial Manager

Typically 10+ years' commercial experience
Leading payment processes and commercial reporting
Managing and closing NEC compensation events
Providing commercial leadership across work packages and contractors
Supporting programme-level cost control and risk management
Acting as a trusted commercial interface with the client and wider project team Commercial Manager / Junior Commercial Manager

Typically 5+ years' experience
Ideal for candidates who have completed an apprenticeship degree programme with several years' post-graduate experience
Supporting contract administration, payment applications, and change management
Assisting with early warnings, compensation events, and cost reporting
Gaining exposure across multiple workstreams within a major programme environment Key Responsibilities 

NEC3 contract administration (ECC)
Assessment of payment applications
Change control and compensation event management
Cost forecasting, reporting, and commercial governance
Supporting programme delivery across civils and enabling works
Working collaboratively within a large, multi-disciplinary project team Candidate Requirements
Essential:

Strong working knowledge of NEC3 contracts
Confidence in payment, change management, and commercial administration
Background in civils or enabling works
Delivery-focused mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Eligibility for BPSS clearance Desirable:

Experience working on long-term, multi-workstream programmes
Consultancy or client-facing delivery experience
Infrastructure, utilities, transport, or major projects background
(No requirement for nuclear, power, or sector-specific experience) Why Apply?

Long-term, secure programme with visibility up to 4 years
Join a consultancy known for strong delivery capability and repeat client work
Clear distinction between junior and senior responsibility levels
Competitive salary up to £75k
Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure programme without sector lock-in
Strong CV value working within a high-performing, integrated project team Selection Process

Client interview required
Competitive market with multiple consultancies involved — strong NEC capability and delivery experience will set candidates apart