Commercial Manager

E3recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading demolition contractor in Newcastle is seeking a proactive Commercial Manager to lead their projects. The role involves full commercial responsibility, overseeing project budgets and forecasts, and managing subcontractor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, and experience in commercial management within demolition or construction. This position offers a competitive salary of circa £75,000 along with additional benefits, including a car allowance and KPI bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car or car allowance

KPI bonus

Enhanced holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of commercial management within demolition, quarrying, or building materials.
• Experience managing plant-intensive, operationally driven businesses.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial responsibility for assigned demolition projects.
• Preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Negotiation and management of subcontractor accounts.

Skills

Commercial management skills

Negotiation skills

Financial reporting skills

Education

Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading demolition contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high profile projects safely, sustainably and commercially successfully. Operating across North of England and into Scottish Boarders. Working with major developers, principal contractors and public-sector clients on projects ranging from selective soft strip to large-scale, technically challenging demolitions. You will work closely with project managers, estimators and senior leadership, providing commercial leadership in a fast-paced, high risk construction environment.

What’s in it for you as Commercial Manager?

• A Salary of circa £75,000
• Car or Car Allowance
• KPI Bonus
• Location – Newcastle
• Hours – Monday – Friday working
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Working with a market leading manufacturing company

Roles and Responsibilities as a Commercial Manager?

• Full commercial responsibility for assigned for demolition projects
• Preparation, management and reporting of project budgets, forecasts and cash flow
• Monthly cost/value reconciliation and margin reporting, management of variations, change control and compensation events
• Preparation and agreement of interim applications and final accounts, Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers in line with commercial strategy

• Negotiation and management of subcontractor accounts and payments with performance management of supply chain partners

Qualifications and Experience needed as a Commercial Manager?

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of commercial management within demolition, quarrying, or building materials led operations
• Experience managing plant-intensive, operationally driven businesses
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial reporting skills