Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager required for a leading contractor based in Dartford. Join a growing business delivering major social infrastructure projects across the South of England, offering a salary of £80,000–£85,000 plus package and genuine career progression.

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to strengthen their expanding Pre-Construction team. This is a strategic leadership role where you'll oversee commercial governance, reporting and assurance across a portfolio of complex projects within healthcare, education, housing and public sector infrastructure.

• Leading commercial governance, compliance and assurance across multiple pre-construction divisions, ensuring consistency and best practice throughout the commercial function.
• Reviewing Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts, commercial reports and risk allowances, providing robust challenge and assurance before submission to senior leadership.
• Producing executive-level dashboards, commercial reports and strategic performance analysis to support business decision-making across the Dartford-based pre-construction team.
• Driving continuous improvement by implementing commercial processes, auditing procedures, standardising reporting and developing commercial best practice across the South of England business.
• Supporting Lead Quantity Surveyors through mentoring, performance reviews, governance, commercial compliance and the development of consistent commercial standards.

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead within construction, infrastructure or social housing.
• Strong knowledge of commercial governance, CVRs, forecasting, commercial reporting and risk management within major projects.
• Experienced managing high-value tenders and complex projects valued at £20m+ within pre-construction or major project environments.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, with RICS or equivalent professional membership desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of presenting commercial information to directors and influencing strategic business decisions within the Dartford and wider South East operation.