We're looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Rail & Aviation team based in Oxford Station. You'll work directly with the Head of Commercial, taking responsibility for all commercial aspects of delivery while enjoying a supportive environment that values collaboration and your professional growth.
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire - travel to the office required with some remote working available
Hours: Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to you
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
What will you be responsible for?
As a Commercial Manager, you'll support the Rail & Aviation team in delivering successful commercial outcomes for the Oxford Station project.
Your day to day will include:
- Commercial responsibility and accountability from pre‑contract through to final account
- Prepare, manage, and report on project budgets, forecasts, and CVR reconciliations, including cash‑flow forecasting, financial performance reporting, change management, and negotiation/agreement of final accounts with clients
- Lead procurement strategy and subcontractor appointments, making use of internal frameworks, negotiating subcontract terms, and managing supply chain commercial performance
- Contribute to bid reviews, commercial strategy development, and wider business improvement initiatives
- Act as a key commercial interface with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners, providing informed commercial guidance to senior management and project team
What are we looking for?
This role of Commercial Manager is ideal if you:
- Hold academic and professional qualifications relevant to commercial management (MRICS/MCICES/MCIOB or working towards these)
- Have proven experience at a senior commercial level, particularly with target contracts
- Can demonstrate the ability to inspire, lead, and communicate effectively across diverse teams and projects
- Possess a full driving licence
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
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