Commercial Lead

Company: Jonathan Lee Group
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Location: Bolton
Job Description:

The Opportunity

Take the lead in driving commercial success across a portfolio of engineering and project-based contracts. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to influence high-value bids, negotiate favourable contract terms and protect profitability throughout the full contract lifecycle.

Working closely with Sales, Estimating, Finance and Project Delivery teams, you’ll play a pivotal role in securing profitable business, managing contractual risk, improving cash flow and maximising commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial activities from tendering and contract negotiation through to project delivery and final account.

  • Review and negotiate customer contracts, identifying risks and securing favourable commercial terms.

  • Support bids, pricing strategies and estimates to ensure projects are commercially viable and competitive.

  • Manage a portfolio of live contracts, monitoring costs, revenue, margins, cash flow and working capital.

  • Oversee payment applications, variations, claims, contractual notices and final accounts.

  • Work with project teams to manage risks, resolve commercial challenges and maximise profitability.

  • Develop effective payment schedules and strategies to improve cash flow and minimise financial exposure.

  • Provide clear commercial advice, reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

  • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams to support successful project delivery.

  • Drive continuous improvement in commercial processes, governance and contract management.

About You

  • Significant commercial management or senior Quantity Surveying experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction or a project-based environment.

  • Proven experience in contract negotiation, tendering, pricing and commercial risk management.

  • Strong understanding of contract terms, payment mechanisms, variations, claims and contract administration.

  • Experience managing live contracts, forecasting, cash flow, margin and final accounts.

  • Commercially astute, with confident negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills.

  • Able to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, programmes and project schedules.

  • Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

  • Proactive and results-driven, with the confidence to challenge risk, protect profitability and take ownership of commercial outcomes.

A relevant degree or professional qualification, membership of a relevant professional body, and experience with NEC contracts or OEM manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional to shape contract strategy, influence business performance and make a tangible impact on profitability and growth.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026