Commercial Manager

Panoramic Associates; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected civil engineering subcontractor in Bristol is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager. This role involves driving commercial operations, managing contracts, overseeing cost control, and mentoring the commercial team while ensuring project profitability and exceptional service standards.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or similar role within civil engineering subcontracting.
• Strong knowledge of housing, commercial, and highway infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and negotiate contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure robust cost management practices across all projects.
• Identify and manage commercial risks.

Skills

Contract management

Cost control

Risk mitigation

Team development

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Commercial Manager (Civil Engineering Subcontractor)

Location: Bristol (with travel across Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, and Cheltenham)
Salary: 80,000 - 90,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

Panoramic Associates is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected civil engineering subcontractor based in Bristol. This organisation specialises in delivering outstanding services for housing developments, commercial projects, and highways across the South West, including Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, and Cheltenham.

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to take charge of their commercial operations, driving growth while ensuring project profitability and maintaining the highest standards of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Oversee and negotiate contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to secure favourable terms.
• Cost Control: Ensure robust cost management practices across all projects, from inception to completion.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage commercial risks to safeguard financial and operational outcomes.
• Team Development: Lead and mentor a dedicated commercial team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Reporting & Analysis: Provide accurate and timely commercial insights and forecasts to the senior leadership team.
• Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to relevant legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or in a similar senior commercial role within civil engineering subcontracting.
• Strong knowledge of housing, commercial, and highway infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in contract management, particularly NEC and JCT contracts.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-million-pound budgets and delivering financial performance.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of 80,000 - 90,000 per annum.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and forward-thinking work environment.

How to Apply

If this sounds like something that would be of interest to you, or someone you know, please send an updated CV and contact number to Sean Cloherty at Panoramic Associates so we can discus further.