Senior Commercial Manager

Senior Commercial Manager - Major Commercial Refurbishment

Permanent or Fixed-Term Contract | Bristol

Competitive Salary + Excellent Package

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join a leading main contractor delivering one of Bristol's largest and most exciting commercial redevelopment projects.

Our client has secured a £74m city centre refurbishment and office fit-out scheme, transforming an existing office complex into a high-quality, sustainable workplace. This is a flagship project that will require a commercially astute leader to oversee all commercial activities from pre-construction through to final account.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will lead the commercial function on this high-profile development, ensuring robust financial management, effective procurement and strong contractual control throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with the project delivery team, you'll play a key role in maximising project performance while maintaining excellent relationships with the client, supply chain and key stakeholders.

• Lead the commercial management of a major commercial refurbishment project.
• Oversee project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Manage procurement strategy and subcontractor packages.
• Administer contracts and manage commercial risk.
• Lead the valuation, variation and final account processes.
• Mentor and support the commercial team on the project.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to maximise project performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain.

We're looking for an experienced commercial professional with a proven track record of delivering high-value commercial construction projects.

• Previous experience as a Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor on major projects.
• Strong background in refurbishment, retrofit, cut & carve or commercial office developments.
• Experience working for a Tier One or leading regional main contractor.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

• Permanent or Fixed-Term Contract opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to play a key role on one of Bristol's flagship commercial developments.
• Long-term career progression within a successful and growing contractor.
• A collaborative working environment with a strong pipeline of major projects.

If you're an experienced Senior Commercial Manager looking to take ownership of a landmark commercial development, we'd love to hear from you.