Commercial Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cardiff is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial performance of facilities maintenance contracts. The role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance with contracts, and leading negotiations. Candidates should have strong project management experience, a degree in a related field, and excellent financial skills. This permanent role offers a salary of £60,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management or project management within facilities management.
• Strong understanding of SLAs and commercial terms.
• Excellent financial and analytical skills with experience managing budgets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office (especially Excel).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of facilities maintenance contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Lead contract variations, pricing updates, and negotiations.
• Prepare and issue commercial reports and financial statements.
• Oversee execution of maintenance service programs.

Skills

Commercial management

Project management

Contract law understanding

Financial skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of maintenance operations

Education

Degree or qualification in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying

Tools

CAFM/CMMS systems

Job description

Commercial Manager

Cardiff

Permanent Role: £60,000

Project Manager – Facilities Maintenance Contracts

The Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing the commercial, financial, and contractual performance of facilities maintenance contracts. This role ensures that all service delivery meets contractual obligations, drives profitability, manages client relationships, and supports operational teams in delivering high‑quality maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of facilities maintenance contracts, including budget development, cost control, and financial forecasting.
• Review, interpret, and ensure compliance with contract terms, service‑level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead contract variations, pricing updates, renewals, and negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare and issue commercial reports, financial statements, and performance dashboards.

Project Delivery & Performance

• Oversee the execution of maintenance service programs to ensure timely, efficient, and cost‑effective delivery.
• Support contract retention and identify opportunities for contract growth or additional services.
• Manage contract budgets, margin improvement, and revenue assurance.
• Conduct cost‑benefit analysis and support internal business cases.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate project documentation including contracts, variations, risk registers, and financial records.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management or project management within facilities management, building services, or maintenance contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law, SLAs, and commercial terms.
• Excellent financial and analytical skills with experience managing budgets and forecasts.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Degree or qualification in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Experience in CAFM/CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of maintenance operations, technical services, or FM contract delivery.

If you are interested in applying for the Commercial Manager role, Apply now or contact Chelsie Fowler at Build Recruitment on 07827545196 / [e-mail]

We’ll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We’ll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process. From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We’ll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.