Commercial Manager

Civic Recruitment Limited; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Commercial Manager on a 2‑month contract for a local authority. You will lead commercial management across construction projects, ensuring profitability and compliance with JCT and NEC contracts.

Key duties include budgeting, cost control, risk management, and contract administration while developing the commercial function and mentoring the team. Strong leadership and UK construction experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor in UK construction.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Excellent financial and contractual management skills.
• Experience handling multiple projects or large-scale schemes.
• Strong negotiation and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in Excel and commercial reporting systems.
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of construction projects from tender to final account.
• Maintain budgets, forecasts, CVRs, and financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, applications for payment, variations and final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiations, and appointments.
• Support tendering with pricing, risk analysis and strategy.
• Provide input into value engineering and change control.
• Collaborate with QS and project teams to achieve commercial objectives.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and audits.
• Develop and mentor the commercial team.

Skills

Commercial management

Budgeting

Contract negotiations

Leadership

Risk management

Excel

Communication

UK construction knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Northallerton, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/12/2026

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

2 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

The Commercial Manager will lead and oversee the commercial management of construction projects from tender stage through to final account, ensuring projects are delivered profitably, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements. The role is responsible for cost control, risk management, procurement strategy, and the ongoing development of the commercial management function within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management function and develop effective systems and processes to support project delivery.
• Take full commercial responsibility for construction projects, ensuring financial performance is maximised.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost/value reconciliations (CVRs), and financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Manage and administer construction contracts including JCT and NEC contracts.
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations, appointments, and subcontractor account management.
• Support tendering activities including pricing, risk analysis, and commercial strategy.
• Provide commercial input into value engineering, design development, and project change control.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and project teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and support governance and audit processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop commercial team members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the UK construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts including JCT and NEC.
• Excellent commercial, financial, and contractual management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects or large-scale construction schemes.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and develop commercial teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Additional Information

• Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire.