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Commercial Manager
AtkinsRéalisCommercial Manager overseeing NEC4 contract, cost and risk management for AtkinsRéalis engineering and infrastructure programmes. Advising project leaders across complex portfolios.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing NEC4 contracts, including PSC and ECC, with a strong focus on financial controls, risk management, and compliance within complex infrastructure projects. Proven ability to lead commercial strategy, support project managers, and enhance commercial processes while ensuring adherence to governance standards.
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NEC4 Contract ManagementFinancial Control ManagementCost ManagementCommercial Risk AssessmentRICS Membership
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Hard Skills
Change ControlForecastingEntitlement AssessmentContract ComplianceBudget ManagementAccrualsRevenue RecognitionRisk ManagementFinancial ReportingCommercial Strategy
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationNegotiation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
RICS Membership
Industry Keywords
ConstructionEngineeringManufacturingOil and GasPublic Sector
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead commercial management of NEC4 contracts, including PSC and ECC where applicable
- Manage Early Warnings, Compensation Events, change control, programme impacts and entitlement assessments
- Advise Project Managers on contract risk, compliance and commercial strategy
- Prepare, review and agree contractual correspondence, notices, assessments and records
- Maintain contract compliance audit trails
- Establish financial controls across a portfolio of projects
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, cashflow and earned value
- Identify variances and risks early
- Produce monthly financial reports at portfolio or department level
- Support period-end processes, accruals, revenue recognition and reconciliation with financial systems
- Lead commercial change management and assess scope changes, programme changes, resourcing variations and client instructions
- Maintain commercial risk and opportunity registers and develop mitigation strategies
- Support resolution of commercial issues and disputes
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Directors and discipline leads
- Interface with clients and supply chain partners
- Support negotiations while protecting the organisation’s contractual position
- Ensure compliance with internal commercial governance, approval thresholds and delegated authorities
- Improve commercial processes, templates and controls
- Support audits and internal reviews
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience as a Commercial Manager managing projects under NEC4 forms of contract
- Experience in major programmes and complex infrastructure within construction, engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas or UK Public Sector organisation
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial/construction discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through practice
- Membership of, or working towards membership of, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or an equivalent recognised body
- Proven ability to manage financial controls across multiple concurrent projects or programmes
- Sound understanding of cost management, forecasting, change control and commercial risk
- Experience supporting Project Managers with commercial strategy and contract compliance
- Strong analytical skills with ability to present clear, concise commercial information to senior stakeholders
- Desirable: experience within public-sector or regulated client environments
- Desirable: familiarity with consultancy-led professional services contracts
- May require security clearance
- May require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer for vetting
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailored benefits supporting health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family-friendly, inclusive employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
- Equal opportunities and disability-inclusive interview commitment