Commercial Manager

Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Company car option

Job summary

Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager (Roofing) in Central London with site visits across Greater London. The role offers a salary of £75,000 - £90,000 plus comprehensive benefits, permanent, full-time.

You will own the commercial lifecycle from pre-construction procurement to final accounts, protect margins, mitigate risk, and help expand the company's footprint in London’s commercial market.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field.
• Proven track record in roofing/cladding packages.
• Experience managing packages £500k–£5m+.
• Deep knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project costs, cash flow forecasting, and profitability.
• Manage subcontracts under JCT/NEC, variations, and risk.
• Lead procurement of subcontractors and materials and evaluate bids.
• Act as principal commercial contact for main contractors and clients.

Skills

Financial management

Contract administration

Procurement & tendering

Client & stakeholder relations

Team leadership

Education

QS/Commercial Management degree

RICS accreditation (a plus)

Job description

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager (Roofing)
Location: Central London Office (with site visits across Greater London)
Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package (Dependant on Experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a commercially astute and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of high-value roofing and cladding packages across London.

In this dual-capability role, you will take full ownership of the commercial lifecycle—from pre-construction procurement and robust contract negotiation through to final accounts. As a senior member of the team, you will protect business margins, mitigate contractual risk, and play a strategic role in expanding our footprint in the London commercial market.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee all project costs, prepare accurate monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), manage cash flow forecasting, and optimize project profitability.
• Contract Administration: Manage JCT and NEC subcontracts, ensuring strict compliance, managing variations, and mitigating commercial risks.
• Procurement & Tendering: Lead the procurement of sub-contractors and materials, analyzing commercial bids to secure competitive terms.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the primary commercial point of contact for main contractors and clients, leading negotiations for final accounts, variations, and valuations.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and support assistant/junior quantity surveyors, fostering a high-performance commercial culture.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Industry Experience: A proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager specifically within the roofing, cladding, building envelope, or specialist sub-contracting sectors.
• Project Delivery: Demonstrated success managing packages ranging from £500k to £5m+.
• Contractual Knowledge: Deep expertise in JCT and NEC contract suites, with strong dispute resolution and negotiation skills.
• Qualifications: A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline is highly desirable (RICS accreditation is a plus).
• Location: Based within commutable distance of Central London and willing to visit live project sites across the city.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive base salary (£75k - £90k basic)
• Travel allowance /company car option