Commercial Manager

Madisons Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in fire protection is seeking a Commercial Manager in the United Kingdom. You will oversee project financial performance, manage invoicing, and negotiate payment terms. The ideal candidate has prior experience in construction or fire protection and is proficient in Excel. Benefits include a fuel card, laptop, flexible holidays, and potential for hybrid work after probation.

Benefits

Fuel card

Laptop and phone

20 days holiday + bank holidays + full Christmas shutdown

Free Parking

Hybrid working negotiable after probation period

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial or estimating role (construction or fire protection).
• Strong understanding of project finances, contracts, and invoicing.
• Confident communicator, well-organised, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cash flow and project financial performance.
• Creating application and invoices based on due dates.
• Log variations and manage payment applications.

Skills

Project financial management

Contract negotiation

Cash flow monitoring

Estimating

Excel proficiency

Job description

Madisons Recruitment are working with a leading specialist in passive fire protection and fire door installation in their search for a Commercial Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

You ll work closely with the Finance Director and MD to support the financial and commercial performance of all projects, while also overseeing cash flow, estimating, invoicing, and contract terms to ensure smooth project delivery and healthy margins.

Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor cash flow and project financial performance.
• Creating Application and Invoices based on due dates.
• Support estimating for fire doors and fire stopping.
• Log variations and manage payment applications and invoicing.
• Implement a structured debt chasing system.
• Negotiate contract payment terms to support positive cash flow.
• Assist with arranging urgent payments for on-site activities.

Commercial Manager Requirements:

• Previous experience in a commercial or estimating role (construction or fire protection).
• Strong understanding of project finances, contracts, and invoicing.
• Strong excel or similar and computer skills required.
• Confident communicator, well-organised, and proactive.
• Experience in passive fire protection in a similar role is highly advantageous.
• Own car preferred (fuel card provided).

Commercial Manager Benefits:

• Fuel card
• Laptop and phone
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays + full Christmas shutdown (not deducted)
• Free Parking
• Hybrid working negotiable after probation period

If you are interested in this position, please apply or contact Tara Pryde via the methods below for further information.

Name: Tara Pryde

Email: (url removed)

Phone: (phone number removed)

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