Group Commercial Manager

Location: On site / Maidstone ME14 3DD
, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Construction & Built Environment | Cost and Commercial Management
Salary: Negotiable salary

BJF Group is a leading UK multi-disciplinary contractor, delivering high-quality services across facilities management, construction, and property services. We are known for our attention to detail, collaborative approach, and commitment to excellence, underpinned by our TEAMS values and an uncompromising focus on safety, service, and sustainability.

Working across both the public and private sectors, our teams deliver with care, consistency, and accountability – even in the most complex and sensitive environments. Within our Facilities Management division, the Southwest Projects team plays a vital role in delivering small works projects across a diverse portfolio of client sites.

We are proud to invest in our people and create an environment where talent can thrive. Ifyou’relooking to make a real impact and grow with a business on an exciting journey of development, BJF Group is the place to build your future.

We are recruiting for a dynamic and highly skilled Group Commercial Manager to join our Group Commercial Department. This pivotal role provides strategic and operational commercial oversight across our Construction
, Refurbishment
, and Special Projects teams, ensuring commercial excellence, robust governance, and optimal project performance.

As a key commercial leader, you will operate at group level while working closely with project delivery teams and senior stakeholders. Your remit spans contract leadership, cost management, commercial risk control, client interface management, dispute prevention/resolution, and the effective management of multiple internal frameworks.

This position is well‑suited to a strong Quantity Surveying professional ready to take a broader managerial role across diverse business units.

• Lead full commercial governance across assigned project teams, maintaining alignment with Group Commercial frameworks.
• Oversee pre‑contract activities including contract review, negotiation, amendments, and execution.
• Ensure effective management of contract administration, change control, claims, variations, cashflow, and final accounts.
• Interpret contract obligations (JCT/NEC) and ensure project teams operate to best‑practice standards.
• Provide leadership in cost planning, forecasting, CVR analysis, and commercial reporting.
• Drive rigorous cost management across projects, ensuring profitability targets are met.
• Advice senior management on commercial risks, opportunities, and strategic commercial improvements.

• Act as a senior client-facing commercial representative, building strong relationships and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent the department in internal governance, senior leadership discussions, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Identify emerging commercial issues early and lead proactive strategies to mitigate risk.
• Manage dispute resolution processes, negotiating positive outcomes for the business where required.
• Oversee commercial processes across multiple internal frameworks (Construction, Refurbishment, Special Projects) ensuring cohesion and compliance.
• Support capability development within the wider commercial team, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Align with group‑level commercial strategy as outlined within senior‑level proposals such as the

• Strong Quantity Surveying background with demonstrable experience at Senior QS or Commercial Manager level.
• Deep commercial understanding across construction and building services environments.
• Expertise in contract management, particularly NEC and JCT.
• Proven ability to manage complex commercial workflows across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence in leading dispute mitigation and resolution.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• High professional integrity and a solutions‑driven approach.

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