Senior Commercial Manager

Senior Commercial Manager – Suffolk (3 days per week on site)

£60,000–£70,000 + benefits 

A leading construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join their team, supporting major civils and enabling‑works programmes across Suffolk. This is a key hire for a high‑profile framework, offering long‑term stability, complex workstreams and genuine professional influence.

The Opportunity

You’ll take a senior commercial lead across a portfolio of civils and enabling‑works projects, ensuring robust commercial governance, accurate forecasting and effective contract administration. The role is heavily NEC‑focused and ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, high‑accountability environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage commercial performance across multiple civils/enabling‑works packages

  • Lead on NEC3 contract administration, including early warnings and compensation events

  • Oversee payment applications, valuations and cost reporting

  • Provide commercial risk management and strategic advice to project leadership

  • Support procurement activities and supply‑chain engagement

  • Ensure compliance with client processes and governance frameworks

About You

  • 10+ years’ commercial management experience within civils, infrastructure or enabling works

  • Strong working knowledge of NEC3 contracts (essential)

  • Proven experience managing compensation events and payment applications

  • Confident operating within large, multi‑disciplinary project environments

  • Eligible for BPSS clearance

  • Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills

What’s on Offer

  • £60,000–£70,000 salary depending on experience

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Long‑term, stable programme of work

  • Senior‑level influence within a respected consultancy

  • Hybrid structure: 3 days per week on site in Suffolk