Commercial Manager

JMQAD 4224/1507

Contract Length: 12 MONTHS

37 hours per week

Location: Salisbury – 2-3 days/week on site, candidate will need to be flexible

Inside IR35

Competitive salary, holiday pay and pension contributions

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join a dynamic Estates Commercial team supporting a high-profile Estates Portfolio. The role focuses on providing expert procurement and contract management within a design and construction environment (RIBA Stages 0–7), with a strong emphasis on the NEC4 suite of contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement and commercial management for a diverse range of Estates-related requirements.
• Draft and deliver Commercial Strategies to support business cases.
• Advise on and implement appropriate procurement routes, particularly via Public Sector Framework Agreements such as those provided by Crown Commercial Services.
• Work closely with Project Managers to define requirements and support delivery from project initiation to completion.
• Administer and manage NEC4 contracts, including ECC and PSC, and support Compensation Event negotiation and implementation.
• Ensure all procurement activity is compliant with Public Contract Regulations and aligned with current government commercial standards.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracting, including end-to-end contract placement and management.
• Strong understanding of Public Procurement Directives/Procurement Law.
• Experience drafting robust and effective commercial strategies.
• Demonstrated track record of end-to-end procurement in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• Familiarity with the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR).
• Background in public sector procurement or large-scale government infrastructure projects.
• NEC4 accreditation highly desirable.
• Professional qualification such as MCIPS or equivalent.
• Experience supporting significant design and construction programmes across a complex estate.

Personal Attributes:

• Clear and confident communicator with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

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