Commercial Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Salisbury/ Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £656 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 29th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7119-PSR1JP00094049 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for Commercial Manager to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in Salisbury/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Our client has a requirement for a Commercial Manager to work within the Estates Commercial team. The main aim of the position is to provide procurement and contract management support to the Estates Portfolio in an NEC4 environment.
- Provide procurement and contract management support to the Estates Portfolio in an NEC4 environment. Requirements vary in value and complexity and mostly relate to design and construction (RIBA Stages 0-7).
- Work closely with Project Managers to help articulate requirements (Scope) and determine the most appropriate routes to market, often selecting from a range of Public Sector Framework Agreements e.g. Crown Commercial Services.
- Drafting Commercial Strategies for inclusion in business cases.
- Work alongside the NEC PM to provide general contract management e.g. negotiation and implementation of Compensation Events, as well as administration and management of all contracts, in line with defence commercial policies and Government Commercial Function contract management standards.
- Pre sourcing, sourcing and contract management activities including managing stakeholder and supplier relationships..
Essential:
- Experience with Public Contract Regulations (PCR), Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR).
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- Working knowledge of Procurement Act 2023.
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- Experience of working in a commercial team specifically supporting significant design and construction programmes.
- Extensive experience of NEC4 contracting, specifically Engineering Construction Contracts (ECC) and Professional Service Contracts (PSC); an NEC4 accreditation would be beneficial.
- Communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders will be also required.
- An ability to communicate priorities and business plans to internal and external stakeholders, whilst ensuring that all programmes and projects deliver to time, cost and quality.
- NEC4 Contracting experience and placing contracts in accordance with Public Procurement Directives/Procurement Law.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim \& Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Provide procurement and contract management support to the Estates Portfolio in an NEC4 environment. Requirements vary in value and complexity and mostly relate to design and construction (RIBA Stages 0-7).
