Commercial Manager

Client Information

Our client is a well-established and growing construction group with almost 30 years of experience delivering major projects across the UK.

The business operates across commercial, public-sector and residential markets, providing specialist construction, interiors, design and build solutions.

With an established Manchester operation and a strong pipeline of projects, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a collaborative and ambitious team.

The business currently has projects ranging from £5,000 to £25 million, with a 2026 forecast group turnover of £73m.

• Take overall commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction and procurement through to completion and final account.
• Lead the commercial management of projects, ensuring budgets, costs, cash flow and margins are effectively controlled.
• Manage subcontract procurement, tendering, valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate commercial reports, forecasts and cost/value reconciliations.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead commercial negotiations with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support the pre-construction and estimating functions with cost planning, market testing and contract negotiations.
• Provide commercial leadership and mentoring to Quantity Surveyors and other members of the commercial team.
• Ensure contractual and commercial procedures are followed across live projects.

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar senior commercial position within the construction industry.
• Strong experience managing the commercial delivery of construction projects from inception through to final account.
• Experience across commercial, residential, public-sector, fit-out or specialist construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, valuations, variations, cost reporting and contractual matters.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of project risks, margins and financial performance.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline preferred.
• Professional qualification such as MRICS would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Confident working independently while providing leadership and support to wider project and commercial teams.

• Salary between £85,000 - £95,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing construction group with a strong project pipeline.
• Exposure to a diverse range of high-profile commercial, public-sector and residential projects.
• Opportunity to work on projects ranging from smaller specialist packages through to £25m developments.
• Strong opportunity for career development and progression within an expanding business.
• Collaborative culture focused on quality, integrity and successful project delivery.
• Location:
  
  Manchester