Commercial Manager

Borne Resourcing Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build business in Cambridge seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial function in fit-out and refurbishment projects. This role involves leading a team, negotiating contracts, and ensuring project profitability. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in commercial management and strong knowledge of JCT contracts. The company fosters a collaborative culture and values employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Wellbeing programs

Development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS ready to step up.
• Strong technical and contractual knowledge particularly JCT contracts.
• Skilled at leading teams, mentoring, and building strong supplier/client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function and a team of Quantity Surveyors and Estimators.
• Steer contract negotiations and shape the commercial strategy.
• Ensure projects are profitable, well-managed, and delivered with minimal risk.

Skills

Commercial management

Team leadership

Contract negotiation

Technical knowledge of JCT contracts

Job description

Overview

Commercial Manager Fit Out & Refurb | Cambridge | Permanent | Sep 2025 Start

The Role: This is a senior commercial leadership role where you'll take ownership of the commercial function. You'll lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and Estimators, steer contract negotiations, and shape the commercial strategy to ensure projects are profitable, well-managed, and delivered with minimal risk. It's perfect for someone who enjoys being at the sharp end of decision-making, thrives on responsibility, and wants to influence both project success and wider business growth.

The Projects

• Office and laboratory fit outs across Cambridge, Oxford, and surrounding regions
• High-spec refurbishments in live environments with tight access/logistics
• Design & build and traditional contracts for private and public sector clients
• Schemes typically ranging £1m–£20m, from bespoke workspaces to complex labs

What they're looking for

• Solid experience as a Commercial Manager (or a Senior QS ready to step up) in the fit-out/refurb sector
• Strong technical and contractual knowledge particularly JCT contracts
• Skilled at leading teams, mentoring, and building strong supplier/client relationships
• Comfortable balancing detail (CVRs, risk, forecasting) with strategic commercial decision-making

The Company

They're a leading Cambridge-based design & build business specialising in office and lab fit outs. Established, ambitious, and values-driven, they focus on creating inspiring spaces while supporting their people with wellbeing programs, development opportunities, and a collaborative culture. You'll join a professional but down-to-earth leadership team, where your input will shape both project delivery and the future of the business.

Also known as: Head of Commercial, Senior Commercial Manager, Lead QS

Interested? Let's talk no pressure.

Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed)| michael @ borne .com