Senior Commercial Manager

Are you a seasoned commercial leader ready to take ownership of high-impact projects and shape the future of a leading engineering business?

At Kilnbridge, we’re looking for a Senior Commercial Manager who can bring strategic oversight, commercial expertise, and people leadership to our most ambitious work.

Why Kilnbridge?

We take on some of the UK’s most complex engineering and construction challenges, and we do it with precision, integrity, and purpose. As an employee-owned business, every team member has a personal stake in our success. That means your leadership directly influences our growth, culture, and reputation.

We live by our values: Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. If you’re a leader who embodies these principles, you’ll thrive here.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll oversee the commercial performance of major projects, ensuring financial control, risk management, and strategic alignment. Your role will include:

• Leading and auditing commercial teams to maximise project returns
• Developing and implementing commercial strategies
• Negotiating contracts and resolving disputes
• Managing CVRs, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Collaborating with senior leadership to drive project success
• Coaching and mentoring your team to deliver excellence

You’ll bring a deep understanding of construction contracts, procurement strategies, and cost management principles. Strong presentation skills and the ability to produce accurate, insightful reports are essential. You’ll be confident using MS Office tools and capable of delegating and empowering your team while offering support and guidance when needed.

We’re looking for someone with extensive experience in commercial management within the construction industry, including specialist knowledge of commercial operations and contracts. You’ll have a proven track record of leading commercial teams and managing all aspects of project delivery. Experience in building and managing large teams, setting strategy, and driving performance is key.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• A leadership role in a forward-thinking, employee-owned business
• Opportunities to shape strategy and drive long-term impact
• A culture that values your expertise and supports your growth

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re looking for a role where your leadership will make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of a team that’s building something exceptional.

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We strive to attract, develop, engage and retain a diverse mix of talent that reflect the communities and stakeholders that we service. We are also open to discussing ‘flexible’ working options if suitable to the role.

We are committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment process, so let us know, at any stage, whether you require any reasonable adjustments during it and we will do our best to accommodate. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup or marital status.