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TITLE:Senior Commercial Manager - Healthcare Project
350-400/day - Contract role - Bournemouth
Your new company
Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering and infrastructure services provider, operating across the UK. With a strong reputation for delivering critical projects across the public and private sectors, they are currently delivering a number of high-profile schemes in healthcare, telecommunications, and energy infrastructure. Known for their structured project delivery and investment in innovation, they continue to play a key role in shaping modern infrastructure solutions.
Your new role
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a major 18 million healthcare infrastructure project based in Bournemouth. This is a contract opportunity paying 350 to 400 per day, offering a high-impact role with real responsibility for commercial oversight and strategic delivery across the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities will include:
Full commercial management of a live 18m healthcare construction project.
Leading cost control, procurement, subcontractor management, and valuations.
Managing change control procedures and ensuring contractual compliance.
Working closely with project management, design, and delivery teams.
Forecasting and monitoring project budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting.
Advising on contract disputes, risk management, and claims mitigation.
Supporting final accounts negotiation and project closeout.
Ensuring all commercial processes align with company and client expectations.
What you will need to succeed:
Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major projects (10m+), ideally within the healthcare or public sector.
Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
Excellent negotiation, cost management, and reporting skills.
Ability to lead and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards it is desirable but not essential.
Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and commercial software tools.
What you get in return:
A competitive day rate of 350-400, depending on experience.
Opportunity to work on a high-profile healthcare project that will positively impact the local community.
Join a respected team with strong leadership and support across commercial, technical, and operational functions.
Work within a dynamic environment that values autonomy, professional excellence, and collaborative problem-solving.
Immediate start available with scope to extend based on project performance.
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.
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