Commercial Manager

Clarkson Owens Recruitment; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Owens Recruitment is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a Glasgow contractor specialising in fit out and small works. This hands-on role oversees the commercial performance from tender to final account and leads a small commercial team.

You will bring strong commercial and contractual skills, with a track record across fit out, refurbishment or interiors. A competitive salary and benefits package awaits as the business continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Manager or similar.
• Background in fit out, refurbishment, interiors, construction or small works.
• Strong commercial, contractual and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a small team.
• Hands-on and commercially focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of fit out and small works projects from tender through to final account.
• Manage valuations, variations, applications, forecasting and cost control.
• Work closely with clients, subcontractors and the operational team.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead, mentor and support a small commercial team.
• Remain hands-on with the day-to-day commercial management of projects.

Skills

Commercial management

Valuations & cost control

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Job description

Commercial Manager - Fit Out & Small Works

Location: Glasgow
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

A growing contractor specialising in fit out and small works is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to join its expanding team.

This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the commercial management of projects, while also leading and supporting a small commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of fit out and small works projects from tender through to final account.
• Manage valuations, variations, applications, forecasting and cost control.
• Work closely with clients, subcontractors and the operational team.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead, mentor and support a small commercial team.
• Remain hands-on with the day-to-day commercial management of projects.

About You

• Experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar.
• A background in fit out, refurbishment, interiors, construction or small works.
• Strong commercial, contractual and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a small team.
• A proactive, hands-on and commercially focused approach.

The Opportunity

Join a growing Glasgow contractor where you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in the business while developing a small commercial team.

A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, with genuine opportunities for progression as the company continues to grow.