Commercial Manager

Walker & Sloan; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Bristol is seeking a Commercial Manager responsible for producing accurate forecasts, leading commercial activities, and managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in commercial management within the residential housebuilding sector and possesses excellent financial acumen. Attractive benefits include performance-related bonuses and comprehensive insurance packages.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

26 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance and pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Option to purchase additional holiday

Discount portal, Cycle to Work, and EV salary sacrifice schemes

Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial management position within the residential housebuilding industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a commercial team.
• Excellent financial acumen with the ability to prepare, analyse and report on forecasts and budgets.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely regional accounts and forecasts in line with the business five-year plan.
• Lead on all commercial activities including forecasting, reporting, procurement, and cost management.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and compliantly.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing commercial team.
• Drive and implement commercial strategies that support revenue growth, cost efficiency, and profitability.
• Manage subcontractor and materials procurement.

Skills

Commercial management experience

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Job description

Commercial Manager

Bristol

Full-time, Permanent

What you'll do

• Produce accurate and timely regional accounts and forecasts in line with the business five-year plan.
• Lead on all commercial activities, including forecasting, reporting, procurement, and cost management.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and compliantly.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing commercial team, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Drive and implement commercial strategies that support revenue growth, cost efficiency, and profitability.
• Manage subcontractor and materials procurement, ensuring compliance with company standards and best practice.

What we're looking for

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in a commercial management position within the residential housebuilding industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a commercial team.
• Excellent financial acumen with the ability to prepare, analyse and report on forecasts and budgets.
• Full UK driving licence.

You’ll be a confident communicator, commercially astute, and proactive in identifying opportunities and resolving challenges.

Whats on offer?

• Performance‑related bonus
• 26 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Discount portal, Cycle to Work, and EV salary sacrifice schemes
• Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme