[Hiring] Commercial Manager @N G Bailey

Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our Engineering division at NG Bailey, supporting a portfolio of technically challenging Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) projects across London, the South East and South West.

This can be a remote-based role, offering flexibility to work from home, with occasional travel required for client meetings and project engagements.

Working closely with our Pre-Construction Lead, you'll play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects during their early stages, particularly throughout the Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) phase.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Working alongside the Pre-Construction Lead to manage commercial activities across multiple projects during the PCSA and pre-construction stages.
• Leading commercial negotiations, contract reviews and the development of commercial agreements ahead of project delivery.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities to protect project profitability.
• Supporting project budgets, cost planning, financial forecasting and commercial strategies.
• Providing commercial advice to senior management, pre-construction and operational teams.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring a smooth commercial handover from pre-construction into project delivery, with clear contractual obligations and commercial controls in place.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor, ideally within M&E or the wider construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of NEC & JCT contracts, contractual negotiations and commercial risk management.
• Experience working within pre-construction, PCSA or early contractor involvement environments.
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial awareness, including cost planning, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• The ability to work independently in a remote environment, with flexibility to travel occasionally across London, the South East and South West.

Benefits

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Company Description

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.