Vacancy Created: 23/01/2026
To apply for this role, please call Alan on 07766 383614 or alternatively you can send your CV and competencies to Alan@awcgroup.co.uk
AWC Staff Services are looking for a Commercial Manager to join our client who provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.
This role will be within their Transmission & Renewables team. Who design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.
This role will be based between the Caldicot office and site visits across the South West & South Wales.
What will you be doing?
As a Commercial Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the strategy and execution of the commercial function on all tenders and projects in the region.
- Drive commercial success by shaping and executing project strategies in partnership with the Portfolio Manager
- Champion HSEQ leadership while inspiring and developing high-performing commercial teams through training and mentorship
- Lead tender reviews, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver robust CVR and progress reporting to senior leadership
- Collaborate with Finance and Project Teams to optimize forecasts, cashflow, and business plan performance
- Build strong client and supplier relationships to secure new work and resolve disputes
- Oversee procurement, ensure contractual compliance, and spearhead improvements in regional commercial performance through innovation, training, and strategic leadership
What you’ll bring
- Commercially astute with substantial proven experience in a similar role, ideally working on National Grid substation projects
- Degree qualified
- Expert knowledge of standard forms of contract including NEC 3/4, JCT & FIDIC
- Excellent communication & negotiation skills
- Experience in undertaking reviews of contract terms & negotiating with the client
- Understanding of programme techniques and project controls
- Proven experience in people management
- Full UK driving licence – willingness to travel across regional sites
What’s in it for you?
- Matched or contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme / Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from or car allowance
- Private health care and health care cash plan
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Overtime
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent Position
Rate: £90,000 - £95,000 Per Annum, DOE