Commercial Manager - Electrical Infrastructure (Utilities / ICP / Estimating Focus)
Middlesbrough (travel as needed) £66.5k-£73k + Car Allowance + 7.5% Bonus
Full-time Agile working post-probation
A growing electrical infrastructure contractor is looking for a Commercial Manager with a background in utilities, pre-construction, and estimating. This is a key leadership role, blending commercial strategy, cost planning, and bid support across major grid and primary projects (33kV-132kV).
What you'll be doing:
- Manage commercial activity across NEC contracts (ECC/PSSC), from early cost input to delivery
- Own the full estimating process: walk routes, liaise with subcontractors, coordinate specs, tech info, and pricing
- Build complete bids using activity schedules, schedule of rates, and cost-loaded programmes
- Work with planners to support pre-construction cost modelling
- Oversee contract compliance, cost control, risk management, and forecasting
- Support framework contract management and internal risk/governance processes
- Manage and develop a small team (Estimators / Junior QSs)
You'll need:
- A solid electrical/utilities infrastructure background, ideally in 33kV to 132kV environments
- Strong working knowledge of NEC4, cost reporting, and contract administration
- Experience in estimating, including route walks, subcontractor liaison, and compiling bids
- Knowledge of ICP processes and budget development
- 5+ years' commercial or QS experience; degree qualified (QS or engineering); RICS desirable
- Confident communicator, analytical, commercially aware
Why it's worth a look:
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Company car or allowance
- Free parking + flexible/agile working
- High-trust, collaborative team environment
- Long-term opportunity in a growing business
Sound like a fit?
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