Senior Commercial Manager – West Midlands, Liberty Group
Are you a commercially astute leader ready to shape the future of major contracts across a growing, purpose‑driven organisation? This is a pivotal opportunity to make a real impact at Liberty. We’re looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to take ownership of contract risk and opportunity management across the Liberty Group, playing a critical role in both our financial performance and long‑term success.
About the Role
This is a senior, influential position with responsibility for managing the full commercial lifecycle of high‑value and long‑term contracts – from bid stage through to final account.
Our Portfolio Includes
- One‑off construction projects
- Decarbonisation and sustainability opportunities
- Long‑term maintenance services, including heating & compliance and repairs & maintenance
You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, clients and multidisciplinary teams to maximise profitability, mitigate risk and unlock opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Risk & Opportunity Management (End‑to‑End)
- Pre‑Contract: Identifying and understanding contractual risks and opportunities, negotiating fair and robust terms, and ensuring the right commercial resource is in place from the outset.
- Mobilisation: Creating and implementing clear commercial strategies and contract administration plans, ensuring teams are set up for success from day one.
- Operational Delivery: Monitoring performance, managing change, issuing contractual notices, resolving issues early, avoiding disputes and maintaining strong commercial governance.
- Contract Close: Agreeing final accounts, capturing lessons learned and ensuring robust records management.
Leadership & Influence
- Lead and develop commercial and quantity surveying teams across the Liberty Group.
- Act as a trusted, client‑facing commercial lead, negotiating the best financial outcomes.
- Coordinate expertise across legal, operational, technical, finance, HR and business development teams.
- Deputise for the Group Commercial Director on commercial matters when required.
- Lead by example, embedding Liberty’s values and operating principles in everything you do.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a senior commercial leadership role where your expertise will truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Liberty.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Liberty is a Disability Confident employer and a Gold Investor in People. We ensure our recruitment processes treat all candidates fairly and support diversity and inclusion.
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Are you a commercially astute leader ready to shape the future of major contracts across a growing, purpose‑driven organisation? This is a pivotal opportunity to make a real impact at Liberty. We’re looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to take ownership of contract risk and opportunity management across the Liberty Group, playing a critical role in both our financial performance and long‑term success.
About the Role
This is a senior, influential position with responsibility for managing the full commercial lifecycle of high‑value and long‑term contracts – from bid stage through to final account.
Our Portfolio Includes
- One‑off construction projects
- Decarbonisation and sustainability opportunities
- Long‑term maintenance services, including heating & compliance and repairs & maintenance
You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, clients and multidisciplinary teams to maximise profitability, mitigate risk and unlock opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Risk & Opportunity Management (End‑to‑End)
- Pre‑Contract: Identifying and understanding contractual risks and opportunities, negotiating fair and robust terms, and ensuring the right commercial resource is in place from the outset.
- Mobilisation: Creating and implementing clear commercial strategies and contract administration plans, ensuring teams are set up for success from day one.
- Operational Delivery: Monitoring performance, managing change, issuing contractual notices, resolving issues early, avoiding disputes and maintaining strong commercial governance.
- Contract Close: Agreeing final accounts, capturing lessons learned and ensuring robust records management.
Leadership & Influence
- Lead and develop commercial and quantity surveying teams across the Liberty Group.
- Act as a trusted, client‑facing commercial lead, negotiating the best financial outcomes.
- Coordinate expertise across legal, operational, technical, finance, HR and business development teams.
- Deputise for the Group Commercial Director on commercial matters when required.
- Lead by example, embedding Liberty’s values and operating principles in everything you do.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a senior commercial leadership role where your expertise will truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Liberty.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Liberty is a Disability Confident employer and a Gold Investor in People. We ensure our recruitment processes treat all candidates fairly and support diversity and inclusion.
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