Commercial Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

£10,000 flexible benefits allowance

Company fuel card

3% employer pension contribution

22 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Annual discretionary salary and bonus

Job summary

Construction in South Woodford seeks a Commercial Manager to lead the division’s commercial performance with a turnover around £40 million and a team of five Quantity Surveyors. This senior, office-based role reports to operational leadership.

You will drive profitability, manage financial reporting, valuations and variations across multiple projects, and provide visibility of risks to senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Commercial Manager or in a senior commercial role within construction/building services.
• Experience leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Strong commercial acumen with track record of protecting and improving profitability.
• Extensive knowledge of cost control, forecasting, valuations, variations, procurement and contract administration.
• Experience managing commercial risk, contractual issues and client relationships.
• Ability to interpret financial data and implement strong commercial controls.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, commercially focused with confidence to influence senior decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of five Quantity Surveyors.
• Own divisional commercial performance, profitability and reporting.
• Maximise margins through cost control, reviews and variations.
• Oversee contract administration, valuations, applications for payment and cash collection.
• Manage commercial risks and disputes.
• Monitor monthly cost reports, forecasts, billings and projections.
• Improve subcontract procurement and supply chain performance.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities at tender stage.
• Provide clear visibility of risks, opportunities and profitability to senior management.
• Support development of commercial processes and standards across the division.

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Cost control

Financial forecasting

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Job description

Commercial Manager

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.
• Company fuel card.
• 3% employer pension contribution.
• 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.