Senior Commercial Manager
61168626
Posted: 16/10/2026
- £110000 - £115000 per annum, Benefits: Car allowance - £6,500, 34 days holiday (including bank holidays), private healthcare
- England, North West, Cheshire, Chester
- Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to support the delivery of the Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Scheme, working closely with Eni on one of the UK's largest energy transition projects. The successful candidate will provide commercial leadership across major work packages, ensuring strong financial performance, effective risk management, and contractual compliance throughout project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of major project work packages.
- Manage contract administration, change control, and commercial reporting.
- Oversee project costs, forecasting, and financial performance.
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
- Support subcontract procurement and supply chain management.
- Negotiate commercial agreements with clients and subcontractors.
- Work closely with operational and project teams to support successful delivery.
- Mentor and develop commercial team members.
- Proven experience in a Senior Commercial Manager or Commercial Manager role.
- Strong background in energy, utilities, infrastructure, oil & gas, or EPC projects.
- Excellent knowledge of NEC and/or EPC contracts.
- Strong commercial, contractual, and financial management skills.
- Experience managing high-value projects and stakeholder relationships.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
- Play a key role in the delivery of a nationally significant Net Zero infrastructure project.
- Work directly with Eni and senior industry stakeholders.
- Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, pension, and private healthcare.
- Excellent career development opportunities within a growing Energy Division.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Christopher Bryl
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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