Commercial Manager

Baker and Baker Recruitment Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker and Baker Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial function across multiple projects in Bolton. You will ensure contract compliance, profitability, and cash flow, while mentoring the commercial team.

The role is primarily office-based in Bolton with site visits to clients and suppliers as required. A strong background in NEC contracts and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or related discipline.
• 5+ years at senior QS level or 10+ years QS experience.
• Extensive NEC contracts experience.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and financial management skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the commercial team to meet business requirements.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance across projects.
• Manage cash flow, debtors, WIP and profitability.
• Handle contract change control, variations, and scope changes.
• Produce forecasts and reports on cost, turnover, profit and cash receipts.
• Identify and report commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial oversight

Contract management

Financial management

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Commercial reporting systems

Job description

Commercial Manager - Permanent

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Salary: c£70,000 DOE

Hours: 37 hours per week | Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00 | Friday 08:00-12:00 (home working available most Fridays)

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a growing engineering and project delivery business. Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead the commercial function across multiple projects, ensuring robust commercial controls, contract compliance, profitability and cash flow performance. You will work closely with Project Managers, Planners and wider stakeholders to support successful project delivery while developing and mentoring the commercial team.

This is primarily an office-based role in Bolton, with regular visits to project sites, clients, suppliers and other company locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the commercial team to meet current and future business requirements.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance across the business and project teams.
• Ensure effective management of cash flow, debtors, WIP and profitability.
• Manage contract change control, variations and scope changes in a timely manner.
• Produce accurate forecasts and reports covering cost, turnover, profit and cash receipts.
• Identify, manage and report commercial risks and opportunities across projects.
• Ensure financial and contractual control of subcontract accounts, variations and final accounts.
• Support Project Managers by highlighting key contractual risks and opportunities.
• Monitor applications for payment, payment notices and debt recovery activities.
• Ensure a robust CVR process and accurate commercial reporting.
• Maintain project margins through effective commercial management and best practice.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with subcontract procurement and back-to-back commercial agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement and development of commercial procedures and processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and contractual obligations.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Currently operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level (5+ years) or Quantity Surveyor level with 10+ years' experience.
• Strong experience within construction, civils, engineering, M&E or project delivery environments.
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and financial management skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Able to interpret technical drawings, specifications and project programmes.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems.

Desirable

• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all organisational levels.
• Results-driven, self-motivated and highly organised.
• Professional approach to leadership and people management.
• Strong team player with a collaborative working style