Commercial Manager

Build Force Talent UK Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Force Talent UK Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a rapidly growing contractor specialising in Facades & Cladding. Hybrid opportunity in London.

You will own the commercial performance across the contract portfolio, lead on payments, variations and extensions of time, and oversee CVR reporting with board-level insights. Must have contractor experience, facade sector know-how, JCT contract fluency and strong analytical/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' post-qualification experience as a quantity surveyor.
• Contractor-side experience is essential.
• Experience within facade, cladding or specialist envelope sector.
• Strong knowledge of JCT forms and managing variations/EOT.
• Experience producing CVR reports for senior stakeholders.
• Excellent numerical and financial reporting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to present to Board.
• Full UK driving licence held.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial performance of the division's contract portfolio.
• Lead on live contracts; manage payments, variations and EOT with clients & subcontractors.
• Oversee monthly CVR cycle and present commentary to senior management and Board.

Skills

Five years post-qualification exp

Contractor-side experience

Facade/Cladding sector

JCT contracts knowledge

CVR reporting experience

Analytical & numerical skills

Excellent communication

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are currently on the market for a Commercial Manager or a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to progress their career to join a rapidly growing contractor specialising in Facades & Cladding packages.

Our client manages design, procurement and delivery under one roof, giving their clients a single point of accountability and their people a dynamic, collaborative environment to thrive in. Their client base includes Vistry Group, Taylor Wimpey, Crest Nicholson, Barratt Redrow and Regent College London.

Location: Office / Home / Site - Hybrid opportunity

Salary: up to £100,000 (DOE)

As Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you will take full ownership of the commercial performance of the division's contract portfolio - managing both the supply chain and client-facing commercial obligations, and providing the reporting and analysis that enables the business to make informed decisions.

You will be the commercial lead on all live contracts, working closely with the Contracts Managers to manage applications for payment, variations and extensions of time with clients, and overseeing equivalent processes with subcontractors and suppliers. You will lead the monthly CVR cycle, presenting commentary and answering questions from senior management and the Board, alongside the Contracts Manager.

Requirements:

• Minimum five years' post-qualification experience as a quantity surveyor, with a demonstrable track record at senior level.
• Contractor-side experience is essential - candidates from a purely client or consultancy background will not be considered without significant contractor exposure.
• Experience within the facade, cladding or specialist envelope sector, with a solid understanding of the technical and commercial dynamics specific to this type of work.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contract forms, including experience managing applications, variations and extensions of time under JCT frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage the full commercial cycle from contract award to final account, on both the client and supply chain sides simultaneously.
• Experience producing and presenting CVR reports to senior stakeholders, with the confidence to answer detailed commercial questions under scrutiny.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with high attention to detail in financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal - with the gravitas to represent the business commercially at Board level and the clarity to translate financial data into actionable management information.
• Experience working within an SME or similarly scaled contractor, with an understanding of the pace, pragmatism and breadth of responsibility that environment demands.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience in facade remediation specifically, including fire safety remediation projects delivered under BSF, developer remediation or similar programmes.
• Familiarity with NEC contract forms in addition to JCT.
• MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent professional qualification, or working towards one.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior commercial staff.
• Understanding of building safety legislation and its commercial implications, including the Building Safety Act and Higher Risk Building requirements.