Commercial Manager

Premises Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end fit-out contractor in Central London is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee project budgets and lead a commercial team in a high-profile interior fit-out project. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and extensive experience in construction projects. This role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Additional holiday entitlement

Enhanced pension scheme

Health cash plan

Length of service awards

Employee wellness initiatives

Flexible working/home working scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on new build or fit-out projects required.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills essential.
• Proven track record in construction or fit-out projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the project's commercial team.
• Prepare and oversee project budgets.
• Procure subcontractors and agree commercial terms.
• Manage and control subcontract packages and variations.
• Produce monthly cost, value, and reconciliation reports.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

People management skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Commercial Manager - Central London. High end Fit Out/Joinery Contractor

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Manager to take responsibility for managing project budgets and providing commercial support to the Project Manager on a high-profile interior fit-out project in Central London. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in construction or fit-out projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the project's commercial team.
• Prepare and oversee project budgets, ensuring targets are met.
• Procure subcontractors and agree commercial terms and conditions.
• Manage and control subcontract packages and variations.
• Produce monthly cost, value, and reconciliation reports for assigned projects.
• Estimate build-up costs for project elements, including labour and materials, and source quotations where required.
• Liaise with purchasing or buying teams for specialist services.
• Attend internal project handover meetings and provide commercial input on ongoing tenders.
• Provide feedback to the business development team on tender values vs. actual project costs.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams.
• Provide contractual advice and guidance to the Project Manager.
• Undertake any additional duties or projects within your experience and competency.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience on new build or fit-out projects and hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline. Strong commercial awareness, leadership, negotiation, and people management skills are essential.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Key benefits include:

• Additional holiday entitlement
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Length of service awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Flexible working / home working scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to take on a key role in a high-profile project and contribute to its successful delivery.

Commercial Manager - Central London

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