Commercial Manager

Frontline Construction; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits allowance (£10,000)

Fuel card

Pension

Job summary

Frontline Construction in London seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to take overall responsibility for the division's commercial and financial performance. You will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and work with operations, estimating, procurement and senior management to maximise profitability.

The role is based at the South Woodford office, with a senior leadership focus, and offers a competitive salary (£100,000+), a £10,000 flexible benefits allowance, a fuel card and pension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Commercial Manager or similar senior commercial role in construction/building services/related contracting environment.
• Experience leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of protecting and improving project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of five Quantity Surveyors.
• Own divisional commercial performance, profitability and reporting.
• Maximise project margins through cost control and commercial reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Financial forecasting

Valuations

Variations

Subcontract procurement

Contract administration

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Job description

Location: South Woodford, East London
Salary: £100,000+ per annum, depending on experience
Package: £10,000 flexible benefits allowance, fuel card and pension

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join an established construction services business, taking responsibility for the commercial performance of a division with an annual turnover of approximately £40 million.

This is a senior, head-office-based position offering the opportunity to lead an established commercial team, drive profitability and influence the financial and contractual performance of a substantial division.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in commercial management, proven leadership experience and the ability to maximise financial performance across multiple projects or contracts.

The Role

Reporting to senior operational leadership, you will take overall responsibility for the commercial and financial management of the division, leading a team of five Quantity Surveyors and working closely with operational managers, estimating teams, procurement and other key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, managing and developing a team of five Quantity Surveyors.
• Taking ownership of divisional commercial performance, profitability and financial reporting.
• Maximising project margins through effective cost control, commercial reviews and identification of variations and additional revenue opportunities.
• Overseeing contract administration, valuations, applications for payment, invoicing and cash collection.
• Managing commercial risks, contractual obligations and potential disputes.
• Monitoring monthly cost reports, forecasts, billings and financial projections.
• Improving subcontract procurement, supply chain performance and buying gains.
• Working with operational and estimating teams to identify commercial risks and opportunities at tender stage.
• Ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing clear visibility of risks, opportunities and profitability to senior management.
• Supporting the development of commercial processes, reporting standards and best practice across the division.

The Candidate

To be considered, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or equivalent senior commercial management role within construction, building services, facilities management or a related contracting environment.
• Experience managing and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of protecting and improving project or contract profitability.
• Extensive knowledge of cost control, financial forecasting, valuations, variations, subcontract procurement and contract administration.
• Experience managing commercial risk, contractual issues and client relationships.
• The ability to interpret financial data, challenge performance and implement effective commercial controls.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, commercially focused approach with the confidence to influence senior operational decision-making.

The Package

• Salary of £100,000+ per annum, depending on experience and suitability.
• £10,000 flexible benefits allowance, which can be used for options such as car allowance or private healthcare.
• 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional Christmas time off provided as a goodwill gesture.
• Annual discretionary salary and bonus reviews.
• Equipment provided as required.

Working arrangements: This is a full-time, office-based position in South Woodford, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm. Hybrid working is not available.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Commercial Manager looking to take ownership of a substantial division, lead an experienced commercial team and make a direct impact on business performance.