Commercial Partner

Job title: Commercial Partner - Divisional Lead Sectors: Rail Infrastructure Power & ICP Highways Nuclear Housebuilding Social Housing & FM Capital Construction Location: National - home-based, with travel to client sites (UK-wide) Salary: Up to 100,000 basic + annual profit share ( 130k+ OTE) + 7% employer pension + private healthcare + new client and team-building bonuses Build your own division, without the risk of starting your own business. ABS Commercial Solutions is growing quickly, and we're appointing several senior commercial professionals to build, lead and develop new divisions across seven key sectors. This isn't a typical Commercial Manager role. We're looking for commercially minded leaders who want the autonomy to shape their own division: winning new work, building client relationships and recruiting their own team, with the backing, resources and financial stability of an established business behind them. This is a national role, so you can be based anywhere in the UK, working from home with travel to client sites and occasional visits to our head office. You'll have real influence over your division's direction, the people you hire and the clients you work with, and you'll share directly in the success you create. The role Reporting to the Commercial Director and working as part of the ABS Senior Commercial Team, you will: Identify, win and develop key clients and sectors to grow your divisionBuild, manage and mentor your own commercial teamLead client relationships at senior level, including attending client performance meetingsEnsure contractual compliance and value for money through robust review and validationOversee post-contract commercial processes: change management, cost forecasting, payments, cost auditing and final accountsNegotiate and resolve contract claims and disputesManage commercial and business risk proactivelyWork with client procurement teams on tender documentation and best-value deliveryAbout you We're particularly interested in people who enjoy the business development, relationship-building and leadership side of commercial management, rather than purely overseeing projects and day-to-day delivery. You'll bring: A Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent (or experience suitable for the RICS Professional Experience Route)MRICS, or working towards chartered membership of a relevant institutionSignificant post-qualification experience, including managing projects as a Senior QS from pre-contract through to completionStrong working knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contractsExcellent commercial negotiation and dispute resolution skillsStrong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, graphs) and an analytical approachConfidence communicating with senior internal and external stakeholdersIdeally, experience in one or more of our target sectorsWhat's on offer Up to 100,000 basic salaryAnnual profit share, with OTE of 130,000+7% employer pension contributionPrivate healthcareAdditional bonuses for securing new clients and building your teamGenuine autonomy to build and lead your own divisionIf you've been thinking about building something of your own but want the security of an established business behind you, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now with your CV, or get in touch for a confidential conversation. ABS Commercial Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.