Commercial Manager

About the Opportunity
Clements Young are working with one of the world’s leading automation and materials handling specialists to recruit a Commercial Manager to join their Heathrow-based project delivery team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager who thrives in fast-paced, technically complex environments – particularly within Airport, M&E or Automation projects.
You’ll be joining a globally recognised brand with a reputation for innovation, project excellence and long-term career development opportunities.
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for full commercial control across major multi-million-pound airport and parcel automation projects. You’ll take ownership for contract management, procurement, cost control and project financial administration from pre-contract through to completion.
Key responsibilities include:
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Managing project cost control, change control, and risk mitigation
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Leading commercial strategy and protecting project profitability
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Managing contract administration for both client and subcontractor agreements
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Producing accurate cost forecasts, cashflows and applications for payment
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
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Supporting and mentoring the wider commercial team to drive best practice
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Ensuring compliance with NEC3, NEC4, MF/1 and similar contract forms
About You
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Commercial Manager who can combine technical know-how with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Proven experience as a Commercial Manager delivering complex engineering or automation projects (£10m+ revenue)
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Experience working within airport environments – ideally Heathrow
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Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 / MF1 contract forms
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Demonstrable experience in change management, cost forecasting and contract negotiation
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Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of project programmes / delay analysis
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Experience managing suppliers and subcontractors throughout the full project lifecycle
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Membership of RICS / CIOB / ACostE preferred
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary and package
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28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
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Car Allowance – £700pcm or cash car scheme
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Bupa private medical cover
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YuLife wellbeing membership (access to GP appointments & health rewards)
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Cycle to work scheme
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Aviva pension
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Ongoing professional development and career progression within a global engineering leader
About Clements Young
Clements Young is a specialist recruitment partner to the M&E, Construction and Aviation sectors, supporting top employers across Heathrow, Gatwick and the South East. We connect leading technical talent with projects that shape the UK’s infrastructure.
If you’re an experienced Commercial Manager seeking your next challenge within a forward-thinking, global engineering business, apply today or contact the Clements Young team for a confidential discussion