Commercial Manager

JRL Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Borehamwood is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will manage commercial responsibilities with a focus on facilities management, ensuring exceptional customer service while overseeing contract performance. A degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is required, alongside strong client-facing abilities and familiarity with COINS software. This role promises a dynamic working environment with ongoing career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or with relevant experience.
• Experienced in both pre- and post-contract work.
• Excellent client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Commercial Director to create bespoke FM service contracts.
• Prepare valuations for interim applications for payment.
• Monitor costs to ensure budgets are met.

Skills

Commercial oversight of project delivery

Client-facing abilities

Knowledge of COINS software

Contract management

Understanding of FM service contracts

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

MRICS preferred

Tools

COINS software

Job description

Location : Borehamwood, North London, plus occasional travel to sites.

Midgard is the main contracting division of the +£850m turnover JRL Group and utilises all the company’s in‑house resources and facilities to provide clients with a bespoke construction service. We have returned to a traditional contractor model, carrying out works with our own dedicated, reliable workforce and an extensive fleet of plant and equipment.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking to recruit a Commercial Manager to join our Head Office team. The ideal candidate will have a tenacious attitude and a strong desire to succeed and progress in their career. They will demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to the role and be committed to delivering customer service excellence while achieving strong commercial outcomes.

As part of our ongoing expansion, we have also established a new business unit dedicated to post‑construction building facilities management. This service offering enables us to support clients beyond project completion by providing comprehensive building management, maintenance, and aftercare solutions—strengthening our end‑to‑end delivery capability and long‑term client relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Commercial Director and Operations Lead to create bespoke Building Management and FM service contracts
• Prepare valuations for interim applications for payment, including variations, across both construction works and facilities management service contracts.
• Prepare, negotiate, and agree final accounts and contra‑charges with clients, subcontractors, and FM service partners.
• Prepare sub‑contract enquiries and order documentation, including procurement of FM service packages such as planned maintenance, reactive works, and specialist compliance services.
• Re‑measure Bills of Quantities and review schedules of rates for construction and FM‑related works.
• Prepare cost budgets and pricing for contract variations, lifecycle works, and additional FM tasks or minor works packages.
• Prepare subcontract valuations and payment certificates, including those for ongoing facilities management services.
• Monitor costs to ensure budgets are met, providing commercial oversight of both project delivery and FM contract performance.
• Prepare contract claims information, including claims arising from reactive maintenance, service‑level deviations, or contract changes within FM agreements.
• Evaluate and select subcontract tenders, including specialist FM contractors (e.g., M&E maintenance, building fabric, compliance testing).
• Check material sizes and quantities for procurement, including building fabric and replacement components for lifecycle and maintenance works.
• Set up and maintain comprehensive contract files for both construction projects and FM service contracts.

Qualifications

• Based at our Head Office with access to some of Europe’s most sought‑after professionals.
• Preferably MRICS or interested in pursuing the APC but not absolutely necessary.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or with relevant experience.
• Experienced in both pre‑ and post‑contract work.
• Excellent client‑facing abilities.
• Experience working with new build, high‑rise residential, commercial or similar sector projects.
• Advanced knowledge using COINS software.
• Commercial experience within a facilities management, asset management or building maintenance environment.
• Understanding of FM service contracts including planned / reactive maintenance, lifecycle costing and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience procuring and managing specialist FM subcontractors (e.g., M&E maintenance, compliance testing, building fabric repairs).
• Awareness of CAFM systems and FM cost‑tracking tools (advantageous but not essential).