Senior Commercial Manager

Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Senior Commercial Manager to join the Amey Consulting Commercial team within our Engineering business, providing commercial leadership across two multi-million-pound National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) contracts.

As a key member of the commercial leadership team, you will lead the commercial management of these strategically important frameworks, ensuring robust governance, strong commercial control and the consistent application of Amey's commercial processes. Working closely with operational and client teams, you will maximise value through effective change management, proactive risk and opportunity management, and the development of strong client and supplier relationships.

This role is ideal for an experienced commercial professional who enjoys operating at framework level, influencing delivery teams, and leading a capable commercial team through growth, change and new opportunities. We are looking for someone who brings energy, curiosity and a positive mindset, who can build strong relationships, challenge constructively and help create a high-performing commercial culture.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to further develop your career within a diverse and professional environment, working on nationally significant programmes and contributing to the continued growth and success of our Engineering business.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with regular visits expected to our contract offices in Bristol (BS32 4SR) and Nottingham (NG15 0DS). However, applications are welcomed from candidates across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Promote the Amey Zero Harm culture and support delivery of all applicable safety and compliance objectives.
• Foster commercial collaboration and effective working relationships across the Framework team and National Highways portfolio, clients, supply chain partners and key stakeholders.
• Provide commercial leadership across the National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) contracts, ensuring effective governance, commercial performance and strategic support to successful framework delivery whilst contributing to the wider National Highways portfolio.
• Provide commercial leadership and constructive challenge to operational teams, driving commercial awareness, accountability and improved business performance across the SDF frameworks.
• Lead the implementation of commercial best practice to maximise value, manage risk and support sustainable, profitable growth whilst maintaining strong and collaborative client relationships.
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor for the portfolio, supporting the resolution of contractual, financial, governance and commercial matters.
• Lead the commercial input to budgets, forecasts, month-end and year-end processes, ensuring robust commercial controls, financial management and performance reporting across the framework.
• Support and instigate continuous improvement in commercial systems, processes and ways of working, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, Amey Consulting requirements and wider Group governance.
• Promote high standards of NEC contract management, supporting consistent and effective management of change, compensation events, notices, payments, risk and commercial obligations throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Lead commercial risk and opportunity management across the framework, helping teams identify, manage and realise value through proactive decision-making, strong relationships and effective commercial stewardship.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client commercial, financial and operational leaders, supporting successful delivery, repeat business and future opportunities.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing commercial team, proactively managing resourcing and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and professional excellence.
• Be a role model for Amey's Inclusion and Diversity policy, fostering an open, honest and inclusive environment where individuals are encouraged to contribute, develop and succeed. Support the recruitment, development and retention of diverse talent.
• Coach, mentor and support the development of commercial professionals, strengthening capability, succession planning and future leadership whilst building a resilient and sustainable commercial function.
• Contribute to the development of commercial strategy, capability and ways of working that support both the continued success of the SDF frameworks and the wider growth of the National Highways business.

What you will bring to us

Qualifications & Professional Standing

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Member or Fellow of a relevant professional institution (such as CICES, RICS or equivalent), or actively working towards professional membership. A continued commitment to CPD and the maintenance of professional standing is expected.

Experience, Skills & Attributes

We're looking for a commercial professional who combines commercial judgement with a positive, collaborative and people-focused approach. Someone who enjoys building relationships, developing others and finding practical solutions to complex challenges.

You will be comfortable leading commercial activities across major frameworks, supporting growth ambitions whilst maintaining effective governance, commercial controls and strong client relationships. You will bring:

• Experience leading commercial management activities across major frameworks, programmes, portfolios or business areas within infrastructure, engineering, consulting or professional services environments.
• The ability to provide commercial leadership at framework and work order levels, bringing together commercial performance, governance, client outcomes and growth ambitions.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing risk, opportunity, change, governance and business performance across complex and diverse portfolios.
• A sound understanding of NEC contracts and the practical application of commercial management processes throughout the contract lifecycle.
• The ability to balance commercial challenge with collaboration, supporting sustainable outcomes for the business, our clients, supply chain partners and our people.
• Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to influence, listen, coach and adapt your approach to different individuals, situations and levels of seniority.
• A positive, pragmatic and solution-focused mindset, bringing fresh thinking and continuous improvement whilst respecting governance, delegated authorities and organisational responsibilities.
• The ability to make sound decisions, provide commercial leadership and constructive challenge, whilst recognising when collaboration, escalation or additional support is required.
• A proven ability to develop and support others, creating inclusive, high-performing teams and helping individuals achieve their potential.
• A leadership style that promotes openness, trust, collaboration and accountability, with a genuine commitment to developing people and creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.

What we can offer you

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Career Development –

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

Work-life balance and flexibility are key to our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With a network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that suit you and the needs of the role.

Wellbeing –

We offer a range of wellbeing support, including health cash plans, GP support, assistance programmes and wider wellbeing initiatives.

Inclusion and Diversity -

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value –

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus, a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We’ll recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at View email address on uk.workus.org to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

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