Commercial Manager

Job Title:

Commercial Manager

Location:

Banbridge, Co Down - Additional Travel is required to Bristol (2 days per week fully covered by the company) Salary: £100-120k base plus bonus

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (early finish on Fridays) Additional Travel:
Frequent travel is required to Bristol (2 days per week fully covered by the company) Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff throughout the full project lifecycle. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in driving commercial performance, managing risk, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered profitably and efficiently. This role would suit a commercially focused professional with strong leadership skills and proven experience managing large-scale construction projects under JCT and NEC forms of contract.

Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, Trainees, and Commercial Support Staff to achieve turnover and profit targets. Oversee budget reviews, cost value reconciliations, and KPI reporting. Contribute to cash flow forecasting, programme reporting, and revenue updates. Support commercial teams during client meetings and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. Ensure accurate commercial record keeping and promote best practice across the commercial function.

Provide guidance and support to Quantity Surveyors on contractual and procurement matters. Mentor and develop team members, encouraging professional growth and qualifications. Lead pre-construction and project start-up activities, identifying and resolving contract-related issues. Manage commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project profitability. Drive projects through to successful final account settlement while maintaining cash flow targets. Undertake full line management responsibilities, including recruitment, performance management, absence management, and disciplinary procedures.

Oversee subcontract procurement and administration, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Continuously improve commercial processes and ensure adherence to company procedures. Collaborate with finance teams during financial reviews and reporting activities.

Essential Criteria :
Qualifications BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or equivalent. Experience & Knowledge Minimum 5 years' experience in a Commercial Manager or similar senior commercial role. Proven experience administering JCT Design & Build and NEC contracts. Demonstrable track record delivering projects for Tier 1 Main Contractors. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Desirable:
Previous experience working within M&E contracting or specialist subcontracting environments. Professional membership or working towards chartered status. Benefits:
Cash Health Plan, including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 4x Salary Death in Service Cover Company Pension Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits Paid Professional Memberships and Subscriptions Employee Discount Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Branded Workwear Social and Wellbeing Initiatives Annual Health Checks Access to On-site Gym Facilities Long Service Awards Additional Annual Leave Linked to Service Ongoing Training and Career Development Opportunities Free On-site Parking

How to Apply:

Please get in touch either by calling Mark McKenna on or by clicking APPLY NOW for a confidential chat.

Skills:

cost reporting project cost management JCT budgeting Benefits:
Paid Holidays Pension Bonus Expenses Permanent Health Insurance Accommodation Travel Allowance