Commercial Manager

Rullion Engineering Cumbria; Beckingthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Rullion is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong construction background to lead the delivery of passive fire protection projects from handover through to completion. You will oversee service penetration fire-stopping, cavity barriers, intumescent coatings and related systems, ensuring safety, timeliness, budget adherence and quality.

Responsibilities include managing RAMS, client liaison, cost reporting and project reporting, with a hybrid work pattern (1-2 days from home) and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the construction industry.
• Experience as Contracts Manager, Project Manager or similar.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management.
• Experience managing programmes, labour, plant and materials.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience managing RAMS and site compliance.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
• Experience dealing with clients and project stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection projects from handover to completion.
• Construction experience is essential.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring projects stay on schedule.
• Prepare, review and manage RAMS and ensure site compliance.
• Conduct SHEQ inspections and address non-compliances.
• Ensure site teams follow health and safety procedures.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Attend client and project meetings as required.
• Manage labour, plant, materials and site logistics.
• Place supplier orders and control project costs and waste.
• Manage variations, applications for payment and project cost reporting.
• Provide project information and costings for CVRs and management reporting.
• Produce monthly project reports and updates.
• Monitor project budgets and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and best practice.
• Support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Construction experience

Contract management experience

Project management

Budget management

HSE knowledge

RAMS management

Client/stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Job title: Commercial Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary Range: £50-60,000 + Car Allowance

Location: East Midlands

Working Arrangements: Hybrid - 1-2 days from home

Hours of work: Full-time

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong construction background to manage the delivery of multiple passive fire protection projects from handover through to completion.

You will oversee projects including service penetration fire-stopping, cavity barriers, intumescent coatings and associated passive fire protection systems, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and compliance standards.

The role combines project management, client liaison, commercial management, health and safety, quality assurance, logistics and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection projects from handover to completion.
• Construction experience is essential.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring projects remain on schedule.
• Prepare, review and manage RAMS and ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Conduct and record SHEQ inspections and address non-compliances.
• Ensure site teams follow relevant health and safety procedures and requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Attend client and project meetings as required.
• Manage labour, plant, materials and site logistics effectively.
• Place supplier orders and maintain control of project costs and waste.
• Manage variations, applications for payment and project cost reporting.
• Provide project information and costings for CVRs and management reporting.
• Produce monthly project reports and updates.
• Monitor project budgets and identify potential cost overruns, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, standards and industry best practice.
• Support business development, marketing and client relationship activities.
• Promote a positive culture of health, safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or similar.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management.
• Experience managing programmes, labour, plant and materials.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Experience managing RAMS and site compliance.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
• Experience dealing with clients and project stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong construction background to join a growing business and play a key role in delivering high‑quality passive fire protection projects.

You will have the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of projects while developing your technical, commercial and project management expertise.

Rullion specialises in delivering talent consultancy solutions across multiple sectors and is committed to championing diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.