Senior Commercial Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£44,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2455 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,300, and Shilcocks Consulting is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers, Commercial manager index entry; role manages commercial activities and contracts) or SOC 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals, Contract management and project delivery focus on major infrastructure programme). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £35,400 | £39,900 | £44,300 |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £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 |
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
Senior Commercial Manager – Humber Region - Port / Marine Works
Location: Humber Region, UK
Role: Site Based
Project: Major Infrastructure Project - Port / Marine
Duration: Long-term Project
Employment: Permanent preferred; contract considered for the right candidate
About the Opportunity
Shilcocks Consulting are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to support a major infrastructure project in the Humber Region.
This is a long-duration opportunity for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in major, complex infrastructure projects and the ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary project environment.
The successful candidate will bring substantial NEC target cost experience, together with a proven understanding of both client and contractor-side commercial environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage commercial activities across a major infrastructure project.
• Provide strategic commercial advice and support to the project and senior management teams.
• Manage NEC target cost contracts, including commercial governance, change management, forecasting, cost control and risk.
• Work collaboratively with client, contractor, consultant and supply-chain stakeholders.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Oversee change control, compensation events, applications, valuations and final account processes.
• Monitor project performance against budgets, forecasts and agreed commercial objectives.
• Support commercial negotiations and the resolution of contractual and commercial matters.
• Provide clear commercial reporting to project leadership.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of a complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure programme.
Essential Experience & Requirements
• Significant experience operating as a Senior Commercial Manager or in a comparable senior commercial role.
• Strong and demonstrable NEC target cost experience.
• Experience working on both client-side and contractor-side projects or organisations.
• Proven experience within major infrastructure projects.
• Multidisciplinary infrastructure experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, cost control, change and contract administration.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Right to work / valid permit to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness and ability to work in a site-based role within the Humber Region.
• Demonstrable experience supported by suitable professional references.
Desirable
• Experience on major energy, marine, renewables, industrial or associated infrastructure projects.
• Experience operating within complex project and supply-chain environments.
• Relevant commercial or quantity surveying qualification and/or professional membership.
Package
An excellent salary and benefits package is available and will be negotiable depending on demonstrable experience, qualifications and references.
The project offers long-term employment potential due to its anticipated duration.
For the right individual, a contract arrangement may also be considered, subject to experience and project requirements.
About
Shilcocks is a specialist commercial consultancy trusted to provide expert advice on complex, high-value projects. Our core capabilities span commercial management, quantity surveying, cost audit and assurance, dispute resolution, P6 project planning and forensic planning.
We work with clients and contractors where commercial judgement, technical expertise and rigorous project controls are critical. Our team provides independent, commercially focused advice across the project lifecycle, helping organisations manage cost, programme, risk and contractual exposure.
We are growing our team and are looking for senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and commercial professionals who bring strong technical expertise, sound judgement and a track record of delivering results in demanding project environments.
At Shilcocks, senior professionals have the opportunity to work directly with clients and senior stakeholders, take ownership of complex assignments and play a meaningful role in shaping the continued growth of a specialist consultancy.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with strong NEC target cost and multidisciplinary infrastructure experience, and are interested in a long-term opportunity in the Humber Region, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please submit your CV outlining your relevant project experience, particularly your NEC target cost, client-side and contractor-side experience, together with details of your availability and current package expectations.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Shilcocks Consulting, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Construction project managers and related professionals (SOC 2455) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sample- Middle half £37,596–57,720
- Median £45,396
- Going rate £44,300
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–39,900
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Shilcocks Consulting 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 2455 going rate of £44,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.