Commercial Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager to lead cost control, contract administration and financial performance on major infrastructure and construction projects across the UK. You will own project commercial performance, working with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and stakeholders to maximise value.

The role offers genuine responsibility, with leadership of commercial strategy, valuations, payments and final accounts, plus mentorship for junior team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management principles and contract administration.
• Experience managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Experience managing subcontractor relationships and commercial agreements.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership across projects.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and reporting.
• Lead valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Oversee variations, change control and contract negotiations.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, agreements and payments.
• Support project teams with commercial guidance and decision-making.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract administration

Cost control

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a growing and successful business delivering high-quality infrastructure and construction projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional to take ownership of project performance, providing strategic commercial leadership while working closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to maximise value and ensure successful project delivery.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring effective cost control, contract compliance, risk management, and financial performance. You will play a key role in driving commercial strategy and supporting the wider business in achieving its objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing commercial leadership and ownership across projects
• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Leading the preparation and submission of valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Managing variations, change control, and contract negotiations
• Overseeing subcontract procurement, agreements, and payments
• Supporting project teams with commercial guidance and decision-making
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Mentoring and supporting junior commercial team members

About You

We are looking for a confident and commercially focused individual with a strong background in construction, infrastructure, or related sectors.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience working in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor position
• Strong knowledge of commercial management principles and contract administration
• Experience managing projects from inception through to completion
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, and reporting
• Experience managing subcontractor relationships and commercial agreements
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with project teams

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £85,000
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects
• A role with genuine responsibility and career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to join an established and expanding organisation