# Commercial Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Energy)

> LOCKROSE Limited · Holborn, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-21

**Salary:** GBP 65,000–85,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Transmission & Distribution

## Description

LOCKROSE is seeking an experienced **Commercial Manager** to support the **commercial and procurement activities** of major infrastructure programmes within the energy sector.

Operating within a **client-side, regulated environment**, this role will play a key part in **budget 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 to **robust investment decisions, effective procurement outcomes, and reliable project forecasting**, supporting delivery teams through a structured and collaborative approach.

**The Opportunity**

·        Contribute to the development of **project budgets and investment cases**

·        Play a key role in **procurement strategy and tender evaluation**

·        Work within a **highly regulated, governance-driven environment**

·        Gain exposure across a **portfolio of infrastructure projects**

·        Support **forecasting, commercial assurance, and project readiness** activities

**Key Responsibilities**

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

## Requirements

**About You**

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

·        Strong experience in **procurement, commercial management, and tender evaluation**

·        Experience supporting **project budgets, cost assurance, and investment governance processes**

·        Good understanding of **NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)**, particularly in a procurement context

·        Experience reviewing or working alongside **project programmes and planners**

·        Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to **communicate clearly and influence multidisciplinary teams**

·        Experience working within a **regulated 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)

## Benefits

·       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.

## Apply

[Apply at LOCKROSE Limited](https://apply.workable.com/lockrose-limited/j/F7B217DC0E/apply)

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