Commercial Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£50,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2432 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 49% sure that is the right code. VolkerWessels UK is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers) · 49% match
- Likely 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals) · 13% match
- Likely 1131 (Financial managers and directors) · 12% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Most likely code | £35,000 | £40,000 | £45,100 | £50,100 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
1131 Financial managers and directors Also possible | £52,600 | £60,100 | £67,600 | £75,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join us within the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), a long-term collaborative delivery partnership transforming how rail infrastructure projects are delivered.
This role sits within the Buildings Portfolio, which delivers a diverse range of projects across the Southern region, including; station buildings, platform construction, upgrades and extensions, canopies, Footbridges, M&E works and associated railway building and infrastructure improvements.
The highly collaborative nature of the SRE creates a unique opportunity for a commercially minded individual who thrives in a partnership environment and can build strong relationships across multiple stakeholders.
As Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial leadership across the Buildings Portfolio, ensuring projects are commercially robust, risks are effectively managed and opportunities are maximised.
This role can be based from either of our offices in Basingstoke, Blackfriars or Gravesend, although regular attendance at key meetings in Blackfriars will be required.
About you
We are looking for a commercially astute leader with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for developing high performing teams.
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience in a senior commercial role within rail, infrastructure, construction or a related sector.
- Experience within a Framework/Portfolio environment would be advantageous.
- Strong commercial and contractual management expertise.
This opportunity would suit:
- An experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step into a Commercial Manager position.
- An established Commercial Manager looking for a fresh challenge within a collaborative, progressive rail delivery environment.
If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at
Additional Information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with VolkerWessels UK, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Marketing and commercial managers (SOC 2432) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~108k in sample- Middle half £40,664–67,912
- Median £53,404
- Going rate £50,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,000–45,100
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. VolkerWessels UK holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2432 going rate of £50,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.