Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager

Location:

Wymondham, Norfolk

Salary: £60,000–£75,000 per annum + £6,000 car allowance + profit-related bonus

Our client, a reputable Building and Maintenance company is recruiting for an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Manager to lead our estimating and commercial functions across their Roofing, Property Services and Renewable Energy divisions.

Following a recent acquisition this is an exciting opportunity to join an established and highly regarded business, benefiting from the additional investment, expertise and growth opportunities of a wider UK and Ireland network.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving profitable growth, strengthening commercial performance and developing our estimating and quantity surveying teams. You will also contribute to the strategic direction of the business, helping to shape its future across roofing, property refurbishment, maintenance and renewable energy services.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious commercial professional to make a tangible impact, combining strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in operational and project delivery.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing the commercial and estimating functions, ensuring projects are accurately priced, commercially viable and delivered in line with business objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

-Leading the estimating, quantity surveying and commercial functions across multiple service divisions.
-Driving commercial strategy to improve profitability, financial performance and sustainable business growth.
-Overseeing tender submissions, pricing strategies, cost plans and commercial risk assessments.
-Managing commercial performance across projects, contracts and frameworks.
-Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
-Ensuring effective commercial management of framework agreements and contracts, including NEC, JCT and NATFed.
-Developing and mentoring estimating and quantity surveying teams, promoting accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
-Identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, improve commercial controls and enhance operational efficiency.
-Supporting business development activities and contributing to future growth opportunities.
-Working closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team to deliver strategic objectives.

About You

-We are seeking an established commercial professional with a strong background in construction or property services, combining commercial expertise and strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on management style.
-You will have the confidence to influence business decisions, lead teams and build trusted relationships while maintaining a clear focus on commercial outcomes and client satisfaction.

Essential

Experience and Qualifications
-A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
-At least 10 years' experience in estimating, quantity surveying or commercial management within construction or property services.
-Strong experience in roofing, property refurbishment, planned maintenance and capital works.
-Proven experience preparing and pricing tenders for housing associations, local authorities, commercial clients and public-sector organisations.
-A sound understanding of framework contracting and NEC, JCT and NATFed contract forms.
-Experience in roofing, building refurbishment, property maintenance or decarbonisation projects.
-Strong financial awareness and commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse costs, manage risk and maximise profitability.
-Excellent leadership,…