Commercial Manager

Anderselite; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a flagship resort project in Manchester. You will develop and manage the commercial strategy, lead procurement, and ensure compliance on a large-scale project focused on wellbeing and leisure. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field and experience in complex construction projects. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary package and the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Strong grounding in construction management.
• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager on large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the commercial strategy for building and landscape packages.
• Lead procurement activities and contract negotiations for high-value packages.
• Oversee all contract administration and change management.

Skills

Construction Management

Cost Leadership

Strategic Commercial Governance

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

NEC Contracts

Job description

Commercial Manager - Landmark Scheme
Location: Manchester
Salary: From GBP80k p/a plus package (neg. relative to experience)
Type: Full Time - Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

A unique opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Commercial Manager to support the delivery of an ambitious new resort in the Northwest. This major development will blend architecture, technology, and landscape design to create a destination focused on wellbeing, hospitality and leisure. This role will suit a commercially astute professional who brings a strong command of construction management principles, cost leadership, and strategic commercial governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the commercial strategy across a programme of building, MEP and landscape packages.
• Lead procurement activities, cost planning, and contract negotiations for high-value packages with intricate technical and architectural interfaces.
• Oversee all contract administration including NEC-based processes, change management, valuations, compensation events, and forecasting.
• Provide clear commercial advice to project leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and cost impacts directly linked to construction sequencing and delivery methods.
• Carry out financial reviews, performance monitoring, and cost-to-complete analysis across the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure commercial compliance, governance, and robust reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with construction managers, designers, engineers, and specialist contractors to maintain alignment between delivery strategy and commercial objectives.

What we require from you

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong grounding in construction management, with the ability to understand buildability, logistical challenges, multidisciplinary interfaces, and how these shape project cost and risk.
• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS on large, complex construction projects-preferably involving leisure, mixed-use, or high-spec public environments.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts and major project commercial controls.
• Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence confidently at senior level.

If you feel you fulfil the criteria and perhaps intrigued about making a lasting impact on a flagship project don't hesitate, we'd love to hear from you.

You can email your updated CV to (url removed) OR Apply below for consideration!