commercial manager

Fawkes and Reece; Frimley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Frimley is seeking an experienced Commercial lead for a significant care home project valued over £55 million. The role involves overseeing the PCSA phase, coordinating with various teams, and managing budgets and contracts. The successful candidate will have experience in high-spec residential projects, strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of PCSA processes. This position offers excellent salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Promotional prospects

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-spec residential or care home projects.
• Strong understanding of PCSA processes and contract conversion.
• Background with a Tier 1 main contractor or major developer.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the PCSA phase and transition into main works.
• Coordinate with design, estimating, and client teams to ensure all pre-construction milestones are met.
• Lead pricing, procurement, tender information, and negotiations.
• Manage budgets, cash flows, liabilities, profit plans, and forecasts.
• Oversee the delivery of contracts to meet programme and margin targets.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

PCSA processes

Contract administration

Budget management

Job description

Reference: bpsn1_1767865858
Posted: January 8, 2026

The scheme is currently in the PCSA phase for approximately six months, with main construction planned to commence in September.

The Project

A specialist care facility in excess of £ 55 million in value with high-spec apartments with premium finishes.

This is for a leading healthcare provider and is a Purpose-built care home / supported living scheme with complex logistical and design coordination challenges.

The appointed Commercial lead will play a pivotal role in driving both projects through PCSA and into contract conversion, ensuring commercial, design, and delivery objectives are aligned. You'll report directly to the Commercial Director during the pre-construction stage, with scope for promotion to Senior Project Manager or to oversee the project once the contract is signed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the PCSA phase and transition into main works.
• Coordinate with design, estimating , and client teams to ensure all pre-construction milestones are met.
• Lead pricing, procurement, tender information , contract administration, and negotiations to protect our contractual position and deliver value.
• Manage budgets, cash flows, liabilities, profit plans, and forecasts while ensuring scope, terms, and project conditions are implemented effectively.
• Oversee the delivery of contracts to meet programme and margin targets, leading monthly evaluations and payments for supply chain works (including change), ensuring accurate administration, notices, and compliance with all agreements.
• Manage upstream and downstream change control, procurement, subcontract negotiations, and critical path packages, while monitoring risk, opportunity, cost, and aligning design changes with programme requirements.
• Produce and present financial forecasts, manage claims, insurance, and maintain comprehensive project records and archives.

Ideally you will have :

• Proven experience managing high-spec residential or Care home projects.
• Strong understanding of PCSA processes and contract conversion.
• Background with a Tier 1 main contractor or major developer.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work as a hands-on commercial lead and contribute to the estimating team

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven SQS/ Commercial Manager seeking to take ownership of a landmark project and progress within a growing tier 2 business who are financially stable and really pushing on in the market.

High standards, attention to detail and drive will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.

For more information on this contract please contact Bill Pugh on 02380 682 662 or send your CV to [e-mail]