Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Construction Office-Based | Main Contractor | New-Build Projects up to £20m | Permanent Are you an experienced Commercial Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of divisional commercial performance within an established main contractor? We are working with a successful construction business to recruit a Commercial Manager to join its team on a permanent, office-based basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven construction professional to oversee the commercial performance of a division, managing new-build construction projects valued at up to £20 million. Working closely with the operational team and senior management, you will play a key role in driving profitability, maintaining strong financial control and ensuring projects achieve their commercial objectives. The business has a positive, people-focused culture, values its employees and provides the autonomy to make commercial decisions and influence business performance.

The Role As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management and financial performance of the division, overseeing new-build construction projects and providing leadership and direction to the commercial team. You will ensure effective commercial controls are in place, monitor project performance and identify opportunities to maximise profitability while managing risk. Key responsibilities will include:
Taking overall responsibility for the commercial performance of the division. Overseeing the commercial management of new-build construction projects valued at up to £20 million. Leading, managing and supporting the commercial team. Monitoring project budgets, costs, forecasts, cash flow and profitability. Providing commercial guidance and making key financial and contractual decisions. Identifying commercial risks and opportunities to protect and improve margins.

Managing and negotiating construction contracts and subcontract agreements. Overseeing subcontractor procurement, tendering and commercial negotiations. Managing valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts. Producing accurate commercial reports and financial forecasts for senior management. Working closely with operational teams to improve project performance and profitability. Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers. Contributing to commercial strategy and the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.

About You We are looking for a commercially astute construction professional with a strong main contracting background and the confidence to take responsibility for divisional performance. You will ideally have:
Experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or in a similar senior commercial position. A proven background working for a main contractor. Experience in new-build construction projects. The ability to manage commercial performance across projects valued at up to £20 million, individually or across a portfolio. Strong knowledge of construction contracts, commercial management and financial control. Experience managing, developing or supporting a commercial team.

Excellent commercial negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow and project profitability. A proactive approach to identifying commercial risks and opportunities. Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with senior management and operational teams. A commercially focused mindset, with the ability to make decisions that support business performance. What's on Offer? A permanent, office-based Commercial Manager position.

The opportunity to oversee new-build construction projects valued at up to £20 million. Responsibility for the overall commercial performance of a division. The autonomy to make commercial decisions and influence business outcomes. The opportunity to work closely with senior management and operational teams. A supportive, collaborative and people-focused working environment. The opportunity to make a genuine contribution to an established and successful main contractor.

Apply Now If you are an experienced construction commercial professional ready to take ownership of divisional commercial performance and oversee new-build projects within a successful main contracting business, we would like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion and further information about this opportunity.