Commercial Manager

Future Build Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £110,000

Package benefits

Stable and growing business

Job summary

A growing construction contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee major social housing refurbishment projects in England. You will lead all commercial aspects from tender to final account, focusing on profitability and compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor, with strong skills in stakeholder management and leadership. This senior role offers a salary of up to £110,000, as well as the chance to influence strategy and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Background in social housing refurbishment or similar frameworks preferred.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Confident stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, cash flow forecasting, cost reporting, and CVRs.
• Oversee contract management including variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Lead commercial input into tendering, pricing strategy, and procurement.
• Act as the key commercial contact for clients and external stakeholders.
• Support risk management and contractual compliance across projects.
• Mentor and develop commercial team members.

Skills

Commercial knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Project management

Job description

We’re working with a well-established and growing construction contractor to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to support major social housing refurbishment projects across their regional portfolio covering the Midlands and North.

This is a key leadership role overseeing the full commercial lifecycle — from tender stage through to final account — ensuring projects are delivered profitably, compliantly, and with strong client relationships.

You’ll take ownership of all commercial aspects of multiple projects, working closely with operational, finance, and senior leadership teams to drive performance and maximise value.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, cash flow forecasting, cost reporting, and CVRs
• Oversee contract management including variations, claims, and dispute resolution
• Lead commercial input into tendering, pricing strategy, and procurement
• Act as the key commercial contact for clients and external stakeholders
• Support risk management and contractual compliance across projects
• Mentor and develop commercial team members

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Background in social housing refurbishment or similar frameworks preferred
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Confident stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £110,000 + package
• Senior role within a stable and growing business
• Opportunity to influence strategy and commercial performance