Commercial Manager

Fawkes and Reece; England; On-site; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager to lead a significant £120m Life Sciences project. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage the commercial aspects from procurement through to client negotiations, ensuring the project's profitability and success. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and communication skills, a background in main contracting, and experience with large-scale projects. Join a leading Tier 1 contractor with long-term career progression opportunities in a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Long term career possibilities

Car allowance

Health care

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects over £100m as the commercial lead.
• Strong background in contract negotiations and team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial success of a £120m Life Sciences project.
• Manage client-side negotiations and internal cost reporting.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Commercial Acumen

Education

Construction Related Degree

Tools

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

Job description

Reference: FRKCM154_1744280540
Posted: April 10, 2025

Fawkes & Reece are working with a Tier 1 Main contractor who have an excellent pipeline of work in both the public and private sectors.

About the role of Commercial Manager

Your role as Commercial Manager will be to work on a £120m Life Sciences project as the overall commercial no 1, responsible for the commercial success of the project by managing the up and downstream processes and client-side negotiations. You can become a recognised member of a management team. You will work on the project from procurement, managing internal and external cost reporting and including but not limited to the following:

• Review and maintain commercial margins to deliver profit.
• Identify improvements in the commercial processes.
• Oversee and advise on variations and change control.
• Complex contracts negotiations.
• Team recruitment and development.

Requirements for Commercial Manager:

The company is looking for a candidate who has strong negotiation and communication skills, is organised, and has high attention to detail. You will come from a Main contractor background with experience managing projects over £100m as the commercial no 1. Be competent in managing client and stakeholder relationships, have a clear understanding of the reporting process, and have strong commercial acumen. You will be highly motivated and ambitious as there is an opportunity to progress your career with the team.

• Managed a team of surveyors and been responsible for their development.
• Strong JCT and NEC contract experience.
• Construction related degree.
• Experience commercially leading construction projects over £100m.
• Ideally knowledge in the pharmaceutical sector.

The company:

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Tier 1 main contractors who operate across multiple sectors with both private and public clients. You will be a part of the London construction division.

What's on offer:

• Long term career possibilities/progression.
• Salary up to £120,000 + Car allowance + health care + discretionary bonus.

If you want to hear more about this Commercial Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Kara Tollworthy on 07305 00 00 03.