Commercial Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Chigwell; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks a specialist sub-contractor surveyor/estimator. This role involves managing carpentry and joinery packages on various projects, client interaction, and participation in bids. The ideal candidate will have a construction degree, excellent communication skills, and a friendly character. The position offers a salary capped at £80,000 and the potential to work remotely up to three days a week.

Benefits

Flexible salary based on experience

Opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in construction or equivalent.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Personable character to fit with company culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial process and packages.
• Handle valuations and estimations.
• Deliver projects from PCSA through to completion.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

Degree in construction or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Reference: ALFRCM04_1758196400
Posted: September 18, 2025

Looking for a specialist sub-contractor surveyor/estimator to take on an all-encompassing role working on carpentry and joinery packages on residential, leisure and healthcare sites. Role will be client facing and the candidate will be heavily involved in bids and tendering for new projects.

Responsibilities

• Working from the PCSA to delivering the site and working through to completion and final accounts.
• Managing packages and managing the commercial process.
• Valuations and estimations.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and needs to be construction based, or construction degree equivalent.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Personable and friendly character to fit in with company culture.

What we offer

• Chance to join a business with a big name in the industry after 20 years, working alongside notable Tier 1 contractors in London and the surrounding counties.
• Flexible salary based on experience, capped at around £80,000.
• Opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week depending on preference.

If you want to hear about this Commercial Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Alex Leaver in our London office on 07921 466 436.