Commercial Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scaffolding contractor in Scotland seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee commercial and contractual performance in scaffolding projects. In this leadership role, you'll manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and ensure project profitability. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in commercial management in construction. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and clear progression opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-related bonus

Company car or allowance

Pension scheme and holiday package

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, pricing, and financial management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function including contracts, tenders, and cost control.
• Manage pricing, quotations, and client contracts.
• Oversee project budgets and financial performance.

Skills

Negotiation expertise

Contract management

Leadership skills

Financial management

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

MS Office

Smart Scaffolder

Job description

Overview

Bennett and Game are proud to be working with a leading scaffolding contractor delivering safe, reliable, and innovative access solutions across some of the UK's most complex and high-profile projects. Operating in construction, infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors, they support main contractors and asset owners in building, maintaining, and enhancing critical facilities.

Role

As Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of the commercial and contractual performance of scaffolding projects. Working closely with directors, project managers, and clients, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably, to programme, and in compliance with industry standards. This is a key leadership role requiring strong commercial acumen, negotiation expertise, and sector knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function, including contracts, tenders, and cost control
• Manage pricing, quotations, and bid submissions for scaffolding works
• Negotiate and administer client contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and commercial obligations
• Oversee project budgets, cash flow, and financial performance
• Identify risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers
• Provide accurate commercial reports and forecasts to senior management
• Contribute to the development of business processes, policies, and long-term strategy

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyor, or similar role in construction (scaffolding experience desirable)
• Strong knowledge of contracts, pricing, and financial management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with MS Office; Smart Scaffolder experience beneficial
• Degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field (preferred but not essential)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
• Company car or allowance
• Pension scheme and holiday package
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• Supportive, collaborative working environment

About the Agency

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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