Commercial Manager

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contracting firm based in Bristol seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee commercial strategy and project performance for complex land remediation projects. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial management experience in construction or civil engineering, confidence in interpreting contracts, and a full UK driving license. This permanent role offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary package up to £100,000, along with benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Company vehicle

Competitive package

Enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial management within quantity surveying, construction, or environmental contracting.
• Confidence in managing subcontractors and advising project teams on commercial matters.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial strategy and project performance from tender to final account.
• Lead contractual negotiations and manage risk.
• Drive cost control and ensure robust reporting across live schemes.

Skills

NEC qualification

Experience in commercial management

Confidence in interpreting contracts

Ability to manage subcontractors

Experience in construction environment

Job description

Commercial Manager

Bristol

Up to £100,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working | Permanent Opportunity

My client is a leading UK remediation contractor, and they are looking for a Commercial Manager to support the continued growth of its Bristol-based business. This is an opportunity to play a central role in delivering complex land remediation, enabling works, and brownfield regeneration projects across the region.

In this senior position, you will oversee commercial strategy and project performance from tender through to final account. The successful Commercial Manager candidate will have the opportunity to lead contractual negotiations, manage risk, drive cost control, and ensure robust reporting across multiple live schemes.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in commercial management within quantity surveying, construction, civil engineering, or environmental contracting. You'll be confident interpreting contracts (ideally NEC), managing subcontractors, and advising project teams on commercial matters.

This Commercial Manager opportunity offers a collaborative, forward-thinking culture with the flexibility of hybrid working. You'll join a committed team making a positive environmental impact while enjoying a competitive package of up to £100,000, plus benefits and genuine opportunities for progression.

Candidate Requirements:

• NEC qualification
• Experience within commercial units, quantity surveying or estimating within a construction environment
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Be willing to travel across the South West

Company Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working
• Company vehicle
• Competitive package
• Enhanced pension scheme

Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle at or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.