Project Manager

About the job

Job Title: Commercial Project Manager
Location: Norwich
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + Performance-Related Bonus

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a Commercial Project Manager to join a growing engineering business at an exciting stage of its UK expansion. Following the award of a significant project, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in both securing new work and delivering projects commercially from inception through to completion.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining business development and project delivery, ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full lifecycle of a project. You’ll take ownership of commercial performance while supporting growth across the UK, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.

This position would suit a commercially minded professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking to make a tangible impact within a developing UK operation.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Growth

• Support the identification and development of new project opportunities across the UK.
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, developers, and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to bid preparation, proposals, and commercial negotiations.
• Support pipeline development aligned with business growth objectives.

Commercial Project Delivery

• Take commercial ownership of projects following award.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, and overall profitability.
• Lead on variations, change orders, and commercial discussions.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure project performance is delivered.
• Monitor financial progress and provide clear reporting on commercial outcomes.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and project partners.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, delivery, and commercial teams.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across all project phases.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in a commercial or project management role within construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of cost control, variations, and commercial project delivery.
• Experience supporting or contributing to business development and bid activity.
• Confident working in a standalone, growth-focused environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Flexible approach to travel and working across multiple locations.

Desirable

• Experience within UK construction or infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to growing or newly established business environments.
• Experience working across both commercial and operational teams.

What Our Client Offers

• Salary of £50,000 – £55,000 with performance-related bonus.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing UK operation.
• A varied role combining commercial leadership and project delivery.
• High level of autonomy and influence.
• Long-term career development within an expanding business.