Commercial Manager

Samuel James Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in the construction sector is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead a team and drive project acquisition. This pivotal role will oversee commercial activities, ensuring high-quality projects while enhancing client relationships. With an attractive salary package and a heritage of over 165 years, this is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially driven professional.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus Scheme

Share Option Scheme

Pension with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Commercial Management or Estimating roles.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial, estimating and work-winning activities.
• Ensure profitable, high-quality projects are secured and delivered.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development to align strategy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Communication

Education

Experience in Commercial Management

Experience in Estimating roles

Tools

Excel

Job description

Commercial Manager Construction
Location: South East England (Hybrid / Office Based)
Salary: Up to GBP95,000 + GBP6,000 Car Allowance + Bonus (GBP5k-GBP25k) + Benefits

Are you a commercially driven professional with a passion for leading teams and securing exceptional projects? We re looking for a Commercial Manager to join a long-established and fast-growing business in the specialist construction sector. With a turnover of GBP7M and ambitions for continued 20% year-on-year growth, this is your chance to shape the future of a respected name in Stonemasonry, Stone Interiors, and Stone Heritage projects.

About the Role
As Head of Commercial & Estimating, you ll lead a well-established team of seven work-winning professionals, including directors. Your mission? To secure profitable, high-quality projects while building relationships with clients. This is a pivotal leadership role connecting Business Development, Estimating, Sales, and Marketing to drive long-term success.

You ll operate at the heart of the business, directly influencing strategy and project acquisition. With the UK s largest and best-equipped stone manufacturing facility behind you, you ll be empowered to deliver standout projects from concept through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial, estimating and work-winning activities
• Ensure profitable, high-quality projects are secured and delivered
• Oversee bid preparation, tender submissions and client negotiation
• Develop and enhance client relationships, both new and existing
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development to align strategy and execution
• Mentor and lead a multidisciplinary team toward shared commercial goals

About You

You are commercially savvy, confident with numbers, and a clear communicator who enjoys building trusted client relationships. Experience within Construction, Specialist Contracting, or Building Products will be highly regarded.

You should have:

• Strong experience in Commercial Management or Estimating roles
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in software tools including Excel

Desirable (but not essential):

• Knowledge of Stonemasonry, Construction, or Heritage Projects
• Experience in Marketing, Business Development or Strategic Planning

Why Apply?

• Be part of a heritage brand with over 165 years of industry leadership
• Drive strategy in a business set for significant expansion
• Long-term career progression in a niche but growing market
• Generous package including car allowance, performance bonus and share option scheme

Package Overview:

• Base Salary up to GBP95,000 (DOE)
• Car Allowance: GBP6,000
• Bonus Scheme: GBP5,000 - GBP25,000 (DOP)
• Share Option Scheme (after year one)
• Pension: 3% employer contribution

If you re looking for a role that combines commercial leadership with creative project delivery, and want to work for a company at the forefront of British craftsmanship, then this is the opportunity for you.

Apply today or contact (url removed) to find out more.