Commercial Manager

We're recruiting on behalf of an established contractor with a diverse workload for a commercially astute, all-round Commercial Manager. Working across building maintenance, social housing, commercial strip-out and refurbishment, retail and leisure, and residential and commercial roofing, you'll own the commercial performance of projects valued at £5m and above, protecting margin and keeping cost, risk and contractual positions under control.

Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial function across a varied portfolio of projects and term/maintenance contracts, from tender through to final account Manage cost control, cash flow, cost-value reconciliations and forecasting, reporting to the senior team Oversee valuations, applications for payment, variations, change control and extensions of time Review contracts and manage contractual risk, including claims, notices and dispute avoidance Lead procurement and manage subcontractors and suppliers, including tendering, orders, subcontract agreements and payments Support bids and tenders with pricing reviews, commercial strategy and risk assessment Work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Managers to protect margin and deliver projects on programme Manage and develop Quantity Surveyors and other members of the commercial team Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting using digital platforms Promote and uphold health and safety standards across all commercial activity About You Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector Track record of managing commercial performance on projects of £5m and above Broad sector experience across areas such as social housing, refurbishment and strip-out, maintenance, retail and leisure, and roofing Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts, including term and measured-term contracts Excellent measurement, valuation, negotiation and cost-forecasting skills Experience managing and mentoring a commercial team Competent IT user, with advanced Excel and commercial or project software (e.g.

CostX, Procore, Asite or similar) Valid CSCS card Full UK driving licence Highly Desirable Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline MRICS, MCIOB or working towards chartered status Experience with Welsh social housing frameworks and clients SMSTS or SSSTS What's on Offer * Brand new office premises, including an on-site gym

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