Commercial Manager

Reynco; Milehouse; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in the Southern region of the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead commercial operations, focusing on JCT and NEC contracts. This senior position provides the opportunity to shape commercial governance and strategy, directly impacting the success of the regional team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial management within construction, including expertise in contract law and dispute resolution.

Benefits

Attractive package

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial management, preferably in construction.
• Strong administrative skills with JCT and NEC contracts from tender to final account.
• Experience in mentoring or guiding Quantity Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial leadership and guidance to Quantity Surveyors.
• Manage and interpret JCT and NEC contracts across projects.
• Strengthen governance, reporting, and risk management.

Skills

Commercial management in construction

JCT contracts knowledge

NEC contracts knowledge

Dispute avoidance and resolution

Understanding of contract law

Job description

Reynco Ltd are representing a respected specialist contractor to recruit a Commercial Manager who can bring strong JCT and NEC expertise to their Southern region. This is a critical senior hire created through succession planning, and the successful candidate will provide commercial leadership, contract governance, and guidance to a capable QS team across a busy, varied project workload.

Commercial Manager Southern Region

Location: Southern England Territory (Flexible on candidate location)
Salary: Negotiable (DOE) + Attractive Package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established roofing and building envelope contractor with a strong national reputation for technical delivery, dependable commercial management, and long-standing client relationships. With succession plans underway, this appointment plays a pivotal part in shaping and safeguarding the commercial function for the years ahead.

The Role

• Provide commercial leadership and guidance to a team of Quantity Surveyors across the Southern region.
• Lead on the administration, management, and interpretation of both JCT and NEC contracts across multiple projects.
• Strengthen commercial governance, reporting, forecasting, and risk management processes.
• Act as the lead for dispute avoidance and resolution, ensuring proactive commercial handling before issues escalated.
• Offer contract-law insight and advice to internal delivery teams, senior leadership, clients, and subcontractors.
• Represent the commercial function in client meetings, supply chain discussions, and strategic decision-making.

The Ideal Candidate

• Extensive commercial management background within construction (roofing/building envelope advantageous but not essential).
• Strong working knowledge and hands‑on administration of both JCT and NEC contracts from tender through to final account.
• Demonstrable experience in dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Confident understanding of contract law and its practical application in project environments.
• Experience supporting, guiding, or mentoring QS teams (formal management not essential).
• Stable, progressive career history with evidence of impact and commercial leadership.

Why you ll love this role

• Senior regional role with clear influence over commercial strategy and governance.
• Direct involvement in shaping the succession of the Southern Commercial Team.
• Join a specialist contractor with an excellent technical reputation and long-standing client base.
• Opportunity to bring your JCT/NEC expertise into a role with real commercial autonomy and visibility.
• Attractive package and long-term progression as the business continues to strengthen its national commercial structure.

Diversity & Inclusion

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