Commercial Manager

Freelance Commercial Manager - Birmingham (Civils / Infrastructure)

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: Freelance

Day Rate: Competitive (CIS)

️ Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Construction

A well-regarded Tier 1 contractor is actively looking for a Freelance Commercial Manager to join its UK Construction North business unit, supporting the delivery of major civils and infrastructure projects in Birmingham.

Experience on hotels/ apartments / flats or high-rise residential is required.

This is a contract role, offered on a competitive CIS day rate, ideal for an experienced professional with a strong track record in commercial leadership across civil and infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise directly with clients, their representatives, and third parties on all commercial matters, including the agreement of variations and additional costs.
• Oversee cost and value management, ensuring all financial systems and processes are robust and effective.
• Identify and negotiate contractual terms and manage risk appropriately.
• Lead cost reporting and provide commercial guidance to wider project teams.
• Develop and implement cost control systems for direct works.
• Analyse commercial data and performance trends, proposing strategic actions as needed.
• Respond to evolving client and stakeholder expectations with proactive commercial solutions.

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a relevant third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in commercial roles within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Bonds, Warranties, and Insurances.
• Proven financial management skills and analytical ability.
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative approach to team and client engagement.