Commercial Manager

Rullion Engineering Cumbria; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Ltd. is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong construction background to oversee the delivery of multiple passive fire protection projects from handover through to completion.

You will manage programmes, budgets and cost reporting, liaise with clients and suppliers, and ensure compliance with RAMS, safety and quality standards, while supporting business development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the construction industry.
• Experience as Contracts Manager or Project Manager.
• Experience delivering multiple projects to completion.
• Strong knowledge of RAMS, health and safety, and quality standards.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection projects from handover to completion.
• Construction experience is essential.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring projects remain on schedule.
• Prepare, review and manage RAMS and ensure site compliance.
• Conduct and record SHEQ inspections and address non-compliances.
• Ensure site teams follow health and safety procedures and requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Attend client and project meetings as required.
• Manage labour, plant, materials and site logistics effectively.
• Place supplier orders and maintain control of project costs and waste.
• Manage variations, applications for payment and project cost reporting.
• Provide project information and costings for CVRs and management reporting.
• Produce monthly project reports and updates.
• Monitor project budgets and identify potential cost overruns, implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Contracts Manager / Project Manager

Programme management

RAMS & site compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Budget control

Job description

Job title: Commercial Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary Range: £50-60,000 + Car Allowance

Location: East Midlands

Working Arrangements: Hybrid - 1-2 days from home

Hours of work: Full-time

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong construction background to manage the delivery of multiple passive fire protection projects from handover through to completion.

You will oversee projects including service penetration fire-stopping, cavity barriers, intumescent coatings and associated passive fire protection systems, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and compliance standards.

The role combines project management, client liaison, commercial management, health and safety, quality assurance, logistics and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection projects from handover to completion.
• Construction experience is essential.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring projects remain on schedule.
• Prepare, review and manage RAMS and ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Conduct and record SHEQ inspections and address non-compliances.
• Ensure site teams follow relevant health and safety procedures and requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Attend client and project meetings as required.
• Manage labour, plant, materials and site logistics effectively.
• Place supplier orders and maintain control of project costs and waste.
• Manage variations, applications for payment and project cost reporting.
• Provide project information and costings for CVRs and management reporting.
• Produce monthly project reports and updates.
• Monitor project budgets and identify potential cost overruns, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, standards and industry best practice.
• Support business development, marketing and client relationship activities.
• Promote a positive culture of health, safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or similar.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management.
• Experience managing programmes, labour, plant and materials.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Experience managing RAMS and site compliance.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
• Experience dealing with clients and project stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong construction background to join a growing business and play a key role in delivering high-quality passive fire protection projects.

You will have the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of projects while developing your technical, commercial and project management expertise.

Company Information

This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a wide range of clients, from major global organisations to innovative SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is built on credibility, honesty and long-term relationships.

Rullion specialises in delivering talent consultancy solutions across multiple sectors and is committed to championing diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.