Commercial Manager - Transmission & Distribution

LOCKROSE is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the commercial and procurement activities of major infrastructure programmes within the energy sector.

Operating within a client-side, regulated environment , this role will play a key part in budget development, procurement delivery, and commercial assurance , ensuring projects are well-defined, appropriately governed, and set up for successful delivery.

Working across a portfolio of complex projects, you will contribute to robust investment decisions, effective procurement outcomes, and reliable project forecasting , supporting delivery teams through a structured and collaborative approach.

The Opportunity

• Contribute to the development of project budgets and investment cases
• Play a key role in procurement strategy and tender evaluation
• Work within a highly regulated, governance-driven environment
• Gain exposure across a portfolio of infrastructure projects
• Support forecasting, commercial assurance, and project readiness activities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of project budgets, cost baselines, and investment approvals
• Provide commercial input into business cases, funding submissions, and governance processes
• Lead or support procurement activities , including preparation of tender documentation, pricing structures, and contract particulars
• Contribute to tender evaluation , including cost assurance, benchmarking, and assessment of commercial submissions
• Ensure projects are commercially robust, with clear scope definition, risk allocation, and contractual structures
• Support the development of project forecasts , working with delivery teams to ensure assumptions are realistic and aligned
• Provide ongoing commercial assurance to ensure consistency between budgets, scope, and procurement outcomes
• Review and interpret project programmes , understanding sequencing, key risks, and potential commercial implications
• Undertake commercial risk assessments and support the development of mitigation strategies
• Prepare clear and structured commercial reporting and governance documentation
• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support alignment, transparency, and informed decision-making

About You

• Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager level within infrastructure, utilities, or energy sectors
• Strong experience in procurement, commercial management, and tender evaluation
• Experience supporting project budgets, cost assurance, and investment governance processes
• Good understanding of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4) , particularly in a procurement context
• Experience reviewing or working alongside project programmes and planners
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and influence multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working within a regulated or highly governed environment
• Organised and detail-oriented, with a structured and analytical approach

Essential

• HNC / Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in pre-contract commercial, procurement, and budget management activities
• Strong NEC contract awareness and application
• Experience within a regulated environment (e.g. energy, utilities, rail, infrastructure)
• Ability to support forecasting and business case development
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable

• Previous experience in a client-side or advisory environment
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or utility programmes
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and stage-gate approval processes
• Experience contributing to programme review or schedule-related discussions
• Chartered or working towards MRICS (RICS) or MInstCES (CICES)
• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and paid time off
• Professional development and training support
• Company car or travel allowance
• Hybrid/flexible working options

Equal Opportunity Statement

LOCKROSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.