Location
London office based with travel to client offices and sites across the UK required. Anticipated 3 days per week at client offices or sites, subject to client requirements.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Gardiner & Theobald LLP is an independent construction and property consultancy committed to delivering world-class service to clients. Our dedicated team of over 1,300 professionals provides Cost Management, Project Management, and Specialist Consultancy services from UK and US offices, united by a purpose to build a better tomorrow. We measure success by the value we create for clients, the careers we build for our people, and our contribution to communities, aligning profit with social and environmental responsibility.

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to support business growth and maintain our high standards of service across a diverse client base. You will work within a dynamic cost team, reporting directly to senior leadership, focusing on high-profile infrastructure projects, particularly in the Energy sector.

The role involves leading large-scale infrastructure projects, managing commercial project requirements, stakeholder interfaces, and driving forward our position as an industry leader. Your attention to detail, analytical skills, and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels will be key to project and business success.

Key responsibilities include supporting the Leadership Team with contract management, cost management, estimating, planning and reporting, procurement and tendering, and risk management. You will oversee monthly reporting, contract administration, risk supervision, and change control procedures, acting independently in the project’s interest.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on stimulating projects without sector boundaries, within a supportive environment focused on training and career development.

Experience
- Proven experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally within the energy and utility sectors.
- Both pre and post contract experience.
- Experience working under construction contract terms and conditions, preferably NEC or similar.
- Practical experience on infrastructure projects; experience with Enabling Works for large-scale projects is advantageous.
- Previous consultancy environment experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft platforms including Excel, Word, Powerproject, and EDMS systems.
- Experience with CostX or similar quantification platforms.
- Ability to work on own initiative to meet project deliverables.
- Experience working in a client-focused environment with a commitment to excellent client service.

About You
- Degree qualified, ideally in a construction-related discipline.
- MRICS accreditation preferred but not essential; training support will be provided.
- Strategic thinker with broad problem-solving skills.
- Positive attitude with willingness to engage in business-wide initiatives.
- Strong team player capable of effective communication and coordination with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders.
- Driven mindset to manage and facilitate timely issuance of reports and deliverables.

Qualifications
- Degree in a construction-related discipline preferred.
- MRICS accreditation is desirable; support available to achieve further professional qualifications.