Commercial Manager

Application Deadline: 15 May 2026

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stockton on Tees

Reporting To: Group Commercial Manager

Our Business

Engineering services are delivered for the PX group by the engineering consultancy division PX Engineering Consultants Limited ("PXECL"). The team comprises of managers, senior engineers, engineers and designers that have direct experience of construction projects and operating facilities, as well as exceptional engineering expertise.

PXECL has established an excellent reputation with its clients and consequently much of the business is of a repeat nature. The team prides itself on the quality of its services and the strong relationships it builds with its clients and has a track record of delivering an integrated range of services. By combining technical and operational excellence, a sound understanding of regulatory environments and a robust and reliable project management system, PX consistently delivers safe, efficient and compliant capital projects and services to a diverse client base supporting most industrial sectors.

The Opportunity

We are now recruiting for a Commercial Manager. The primary function of the role is to provide commercial management and support for the PX Engineering business, driving value and managing commercial risk. This includes contract development and negotiation, pricing strategy, commercial risk management, and ongoing commercial oversight to ensure projects are delivered profitably while balancing risk and reward.

You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with the engineering group and other internal customers involved in projects across the business
• Commercial bid preparation and evaluation
• Lead contract negotiations liaising with the project and legal teams as required
• Provide contract support and advice to the engineering team and other internal customers including in respect of model form contracts and framework agreements
• Support development of Project Execution Plans
• Provide oversight of the financial health within the engineering group
• Manage and maintain commercial rates and intercompany agreements for engineering and project services
• More responsibilities can be found in the Role Profile

• Degree qualified in quantity surveying, commercial management, finance, law, business, related discipline, or equivalent
• Previous commercial management experience within engineering consultant, construction, infrastructure, or project-driven sectors.
• Demonstrable experience negotiating consultancy and construction-related contracts.
• Experience with standard industry contract forms (e.g., NEC, JCT, ICHEME, FIDIC).
• Proven track record managing project financial performance and margin delivery.
• Strong understanding of contract law principles relevant to consultancy services.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
• Long Service Awards
• Employee recognition scheme - ELITE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.