Commercial Manager

Kane Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Birmingham seeks an experienced Quantity Surveying Manager to lead a team, manage project budgets, and ensure compliance with commercial processes. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proactive approach. This role offers extensive benefits including a health plan, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Cash Health Plan

Company Pension scheme

Paid professional subscriptions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual Health Checks

Full use of onsite gym

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience using JCT Design & Build and NEC contract forms.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, Trainees, and Support Staff.
• Oversee budget reviews and deliver timely KPI reports.
• Coordinate cash flow plans and revenue updates.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Self-motivated

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, Trainees, and Support Staff to meet turnover and profit margin targets.
• Oversee budget reviews and cost value reconciliations; deliver accurate, timely KPI-driven reports to the Head of Commercial.
• Coordinate and input into cash flow plans, programme reports, and revenue updates, ensuring all data is punctual and reliable.
• Support Quantity Surveyors at client meetings and uphold Kane account objectives while fostering strong client relationships.
• Champion accurate commercial record-keeping and promote best Quantity Surveying practices across the team.
• Guide Quantity Surveyors in taking commercial leadership on-site, adhering to contract and procurement processes.
• Encourage professional development and progression toward qualifications.
• Lead job start-up and preconstruction activities, resolving contract issues and managing commercial risks effectively.
• Devise and implement strategies to mitigate risks and drive schemes to successful final accounts, maintaining cash flow and profit benchmarks.
• Fulfil full line management responsibilities including recruitment, performance reviews, leave, and disciplinary procedures.
• Oversee subcontract packages to ensure compliant engagement terms, proper scope allocation, and payment processes.
• Champion and maintain commercial processes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across the team.
• Participate in financial meetings and collaborate with the finance team to resolve issues and coordinate activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years\' experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience using JCT Design & Build and NEC contract forms.
• Track record of working on projects with Tier 1 Main Contractors.
• Desirable: M&E or specialist contractor experience (preferred but not essential).
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Proven problem-solving abilities, including managing conflicting work demands.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and best practices in processes.
• Hands-on approach with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

About Kane

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. We\'re an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.

Benefits

• Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
• Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Variety of employee discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Branded clothing
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
• Annual Health Checks
• Full use of onsite state of the art gym
• Awards for long service
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Training and development opportunities.
• Free Onsite parking

Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer.