Senior Commercial Manager

CompanyGleeds

LocationWarrington, England, United Kingdom

Posted At2/12/2026

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Marketing and commercial managers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£50,100 (£25.69 per hour)

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Description

Senior Commercial Manager

Project Director level
Warrington with fortnightly travel to Dounreay, Scotland
Permanent | Full time | Hybrid

Gleeds Energy is recruiting a Senior Commercial Manager to act as the commercial lead embedded with a major site delivery team. You’ll be the strategic interface between site leadership, central commercial functions and P3M, translating category strategies into practical, value‑driven outcomes across procurement, contract management and commercial delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Business partner with site leadership to embed category, sourcing and contract strategies.
Lead and develop a cross‑functional commercial team (procurement, contract management, QS).
Own portfolio risk and commercial feasibility assessments; provide market intelligence and cost insight.
Drive adoption of best‑practice procurement and supplier relationship management.
Support governance, assurance and change initiatives to embed new commercial ways of working.
Prioritise commercial initiatives to maximise value and optimise resource allocation.

Who we’re looking for:
Degree or professional qualification in a commercial, procurement or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Significant experience leading commercial teams and influencing senior stakeholders in complex delivery environments.
Strong commercial acumen: cost modelling, TCO, supplier risk and SRM.
Experience of regulated environments and major infrastructure or nuclear projects desirable.
Confident negotiator with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with NEC contracting and defined cost/audit processes advantageous.
About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.