Commercial Manager - Utilities Infrastructure (Energy Sector)

LOCKROSE is seeking an experiencedCommercial Manager to support thecommercial and procurement activities of major infrastructure programmes within the energy sector.

Operating within aclient-side, regulated environment, this role will play a key part inbudget 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 torobust investment decisions, effective procurement outcomes, and reliable project forecasting, supporting delivery teams through a structured and collaborative approach.

The Opportunity

·        Contribute to the development ofproject budgets and investment cases

·        Play a key role inprocurement strategy and tender evaluation

·        Work within ahighly regulated, governance-driven environment

·        Gain exposure across aportfolio of infrastructure projects

·        Supportforecasting, commercial assurance, and project readiness activities

Key Responsibilities

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

About You

·        Proven experience operating atSenior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager level within infrastructure, utilities, or energy sectors

·        Strong experience inprocurement, commercial management, and tender evaluation

·        Experience supportingproject budgets, cost assurance, and investment governance processes

·        Good understanding ofNEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4), particularly in a procurement context

·        Experience reviewing or working alongsideproject programmes and planners

·        Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability tocommunicate clearly and influence multidisciplinary teams

·        Experience working within aregulated 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.