Commercial Manager - Highways

General information

City/town:
Cambridgeshire, St Neots
Job field:
Business Development
External closing date:
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Type of contract:
Permanent
ID:
6374

Description and requirements

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 Cambridgeshire, where we are responsible for bringing 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 - Highways who will perform commercial management or specialist commercial duties as part of a project team.


As the Commercial Manager - Highways, you will:

  • Assist the close out of procurement of the final Subcontract packages, providing input into the Technical Scope documents, selection of Subcontract forms and comparing / selection process.
  • Undertake and oversee subcontractor administration (NEC4 various options).
  • Identification and valuation of change, manage and report on risks and opportunities.
  • Control of project documentation. Ensure required records are produced and stored by utilising commercial and document IT systems (Oracle, CEMAR, ProjectWise).
  • Liaise with the Client representatives on commercial issues, including the agreement of costs.


We are looking for:

  • Detailed working knowledge of contract/commercial law
  • Previous experience at Commercial Manager level.
  • Experience of working at a commercial capacity within senior management teams
  • MRICS / CICES qualified highly desirable/degree or equivalent educated in a relevant subject.
  • Previous experience working on major infrastructure contracts desirable.
  • NEC Contract Experience - Specifically NEC 4 Option and subcontract management. 


What we offer:

  • 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family  
  • Financial wellbeing and employee assistance  
  • Professional development  
  • 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.


Flexible working 

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.


Closing date 

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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