Commercial Manager

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday

Tailored package

Job summary

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd in Hitchin, Hertfordshire is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across multiple projects. You will oversee a small team including an Estimator and Quantity Surveyors, driving commercial performance and reporting to the MD.

Projects are typically up to £10m and cover Design & Build, new build, and refurbishment. The role is mainly office-based with site visits as required, offering a tailored package and a company car or car allowance.

Qualifications

• Must have strong main contractor experience and Design & Build background.
• Experience managing or mentoring commercial team members is essential.
• Ability to oversee several projects at different stages with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial performance of 2-3 projects simultaneously.
• Manage and mentor a small commercial team (Estimator, QS, Trainee QS).
• Work with MD and site teams from pre-construction to final account.
• Engage with clients and supply chain to secure favourable commercial outcomes.

Skills

Main contractor experience

Design & Build experience

New build & refurbishment experience

Experience managing a commercial team

Commercial & contractual knowledge

Multi-project oversight

Hands-on approach

Communication & negotiation

Job description

Commercial Manager

Hitchin, Hertfordshire

£75,000 - £100,000 + Tailored Package

Car or Car Allowance | 25 Days Holiday

Main Contractor | Design & Build | New Build & Refurbishment

An established, privately owned main contractor is looking for a Commercial Manager to lead its commercial function. They are also keen to speak with experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors who have management experience and are ready to step up.

This is a good opportunity to join a close-knit construction business with a family feel, a hands‑on MD and an experienced commercial team already in place. The company has been established for more than 20 years and delivers projects across both the public and private sectors, with a strong level of repeat business.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you'll oversee the commercial performance of 2-3 projects at a time, while managing and supporting a team consisting of an experienced Estimator, Intermediate Quantity Surveyor and Trainee Quantity Surveyor.

Projects are typically valued up to around £10m and cover Design & Build, new build and refurbishment across:

• Residential developments, including apartments up to around 6 storeys


• Education and schools


• Healthcare


• Hotels


• Commercial projects


• Extensions and refurbishment projects

You'll work closely with the MD, Contracts Managers and site teams, taking an active role in the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account.

The position is predominantly office based in Hitchin, with site visits as required.

What They're Looking For

You could already be working as a Commercial Manager, or be a strong Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for the opportunity to move into Commercial Management.

• Strong main contractor experience


• Design & Build experience - essential


• New build and refurbishment experience


• Experience working on projects up to around £10m


• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge


• Experience managing or mentoring members of a commercial team


• The ability to oversee several projects at different stages


• A practical, hands‑on approach


• Good communication and negotiation skills

Experience across residential, education, healthcare, hotels or similar general contracting projects would be particularly relevant.

Salary & Package

£75,000 - £100,000, depending on experience, plus a tailored package, including:

• Company car or car allowance


• 25 days holiday


• Additional benefits tailored to the individual

Why Join?

This is a senior position where you'll have genuine involvement in how the commercial side of the business is run, rather than being one of many in a large corporate contractor.

You'll have an established commercial team around you, direct access to the MD and a varied workload across both new build and refurbishment projects.

For an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, it's also a genuine opportunity to make the move into Commercial Management with the support of an established team.

The company has operated for more than 20 years and has built its reputation around a hands‑on approach, traditional values, quality of delivery and repeat business.