Commercial Manager - Energy Sector

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the infrastructure OU based in Watford where our team brings design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.

We are currently looking for a Commercial Manager - Energy Sector who will commercially lead a project (or multiple smaller projects) in the Skanska Infrastructure Energy Sector at various stages of the project lifecycle, both pre-contract and during project mobilisation and delivery.

As the Commercial Manager - Energy Sector, you will:

• Formulate commercial strategies to win work and provide a platform for profitable delivery.
• Lead the project commercial team and serve as the link between commercial and other project functions such as the delivery team, procurement and finance.
• Seek to agree optimal contract terms with the customer, focusing on de‑risking Skanska’s position and maximising opportunities.
• Monitor and manage the procurement procedures for subcontracts, securing the right deal for Skanska and ensuring that scope, pricing and programme information is aligned.
• Develop estimates and work closely with the delivery, estimating, planning and technical teams to produce robust pricing submissions.
• Undertake line management responsibilities for direct report staff.

We are looking for:

• A strategic commercial mindset with an interest in maximising commercial results of the project whilst focusing on customers.
• Experience of managing commercial teams.
• Experience of working on infrastructure projects of £30m+ and preparing pricing information to develop into price submissions to the customer.
• Good working knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC4 and a good understanding of construction law matters.
• Degree or equivalent in a commercial related subject.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high‑performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.

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