Commercial Manager

Velocity Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager in Leicester. You will oversee commercial leadership on cladding remediation projects, ensuring financial control and successful delivery. Ideal candidates have a background with main contractors and strong knowledge of NEC or JCT forms of contract. Competitive salary up to £100,000 plus a full package including benefits and opportunities for career development are offered in this thriving sector.

Benefits

Car/allowance

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS ready to step up.
• Background working for a main contractor is essential.
• Strong knowledge of cladding, façade, or remediation projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across cladding remediation projects.
• Manage cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow control.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors and materials.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

NEC forms of contract

JCT forms of contract

Job description

Commercial Manager - Cladding Remediation

Location: Leicester

Salary: Up to £100,000 + Full Package

Employer: Main Contractor

Sector: Cladding / Façade Remediation

Role

A leading main contractor specialising in Cladding and Façade Remediation is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join their team in Leicester. This role will see you take commercial leadership across a portfolio of remediation schemes, ensuring financial control, strategic contract management, and successful commercial delivery from pre-construction through to final account. You'll be joining a rapidly growing, highly reputable contractor operating at the forefront of the remediation sector, offering strong career progression and long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across multiple cladding remediation projects.
• Manage cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow control.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors, materials, and specialist cladding packages.
• Ensure robust contract administration including NEC/JCT forms.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, variations, and claims.
• Support project teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget and to the required commercial standards.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, valuations, and financial reports for senior leadership.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to QS teams as required.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS ready to step up.
• Background working for a main contractor (essential).
• Strong knowledge of cladding, façade, or remediation projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent understanding of NEC or JCT forms of contract.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field (preferred).

What's on Offer

• Up to £100,000 salary, depending on experience
• Full package (car/allowance, pension, benefits)
• Opportunity to join a market-leading contractor in a thriving specialist sector
• Long-term career development and progression
• Supportive leadership and a strong pipeline of future projects