Commercial Manager

ROA Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm based in Kent is searching for an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee 5–6 live projects. This hybrid role offers a day rate of £500 and involves collaborating with a team of professionals on high-profile schemes. Candidates should have a strong commercial management background in groundworks and civil engineering, with a focus on subcontractor management. Join a growing organization with ambitions for significant expansion over the next few years.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Hybrid working with site visits

Opportunity to work on iconic UK projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager in groundworks and civil engineering.
• Extensive working experience with a subcontractor-type organization.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and support the team hands-on when needed.
• Based within 90 minutes of Kent for site and office visits.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of 5–6 live projects across various locations.
• Work collaboratively within a commercial team of 8 professionals.
• Deliver high-profile, complex schemes with Tier 1 clients.

Skills

Commercial management in groundworks

Subcontractor management

Project leadership

Civil engineering knowledge

Job description

Commercial Manager – Leading UK Construction Firm

📍 Kent-based | Hybrid | Outside IR35 | £500

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in groundworks and subcontractor management? We’re partnering with a leading UK construction group delivering major infrastructure and commercial projects across the South East and London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team and take ownership of 5–6 live projects, including locations such as:

• Essex
• Suffolk Coast
• North West London
• Kent
• East London
• Watford

across education, highways, data centres, and specialist facilities.

What’s on Offer?

✔ Day Rate: £500 (Outside IR35)

✔ Flexibility: Hybrid working with site visits

✔ Projects: High-profile, complex schemes with Tier 1 clients

✔ Team: Join a collaborative commercial team of 8 professionals

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager in groundworks and civil engineering
• Extensive working experiene with a subcontractor type of organisation– this is key to success in the role
• Ability to lead multiple projects and support the team hands‑on when needed
• Based within 90 minutes of Kent for site and office visits

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to work on iconic UK projects, with a business forecasting £130m turnover in 2025 and £150m in 2026. You’ll be part of a growing organisation that values stability, career progression, and delivering excellence in construction.

📩 Interested? Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.