Commercial Manager

SearchCo Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Main Contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee multiple schemes and support the commercial department. You will be responsible for cost control, contract administration, and client communication throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial leadership and experience in managing site-based teams. Offering a salary up to £105,000 per annum and additional benefits including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive pension contribution

Private healthcare

Performance-related bonus scheme

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing commercial operations in construction projects.
• Ability to guide site-based QS teams.
• Strong background in contract negotiations and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Director in daily management.
• Lead multiple projects and ensure effective cost control.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and valuations.

Skills

Tender presentations

Cost control

Contract administration

Client communication

Subcontractor management

Job description

Commercial Manager – Leading UK Main Contractor

A well-established Main Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major schemes for a portfolio of long-standing blue‑chip clients. Known for high‑quality delivery, collaborative working and operating with genuine integrity, they continue to expand across multiple sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Retail, and Infrastructure, with typical project values ranging from £20m – £120m.

The Company

Relationships are central to how they operate. They retain many of the same supply chain partners they began with and enjoy exceptional levels of repeat business due to the trust, consistency and professionalism they bring to every project.

As the business continues to grow, they are strengthening their commercial leadership team and are now seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee multiple schemes and support senior leadership.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will support the Commercial Director in the day‑to‑day management of a fast‑paced, expanding commercial department. You will take commercial leadership across several live projects, guiding site‑based QS teams and working closely with Project Managers to ensure effective cost control, contract administration and commercial governance.

Your role will span the full lifecycle of projects, from early‑stage procurement through to final accounts, with responsibility for client communication, subcontractor management and the commercial performance of multiple schemes.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Leading tender presentations for new projects and contributing commercially during bid submissions
• Preparing budgets, prelims build‑ups and reviewing trade contractor bids
• Compiling proposal documents and coordinating commercial information
• Preparing trade contractor bid lists with the Project Manager and gaining internal approval
• Managing tender schedules and reporting against cost plans
• Advising clients on procurement routes
• Managing the Subcontract Procurement Schedule and issuing trade contract bid documents
• Conducting tender analysis, issuing purchase orders and managing subcontractor appointments
• Managing change control with the Project / Site Manager
• Preparing, submitting and agreeing monthly cost reports (including collating inputs from other QSs)
• Preparing valuations and agreeing interim and final accounts with subcontractors and clients
• Managing CVRs, maintaining cost control systems, updating budgets and preparing monthly commercial reports
• Oversight of risk management, cash flow and forecasting
• Supporting business development and maintaining relationships with key clients and design teams

Benefits

• Salary up to £105,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance
• Competitive pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Performance‑related bonus scheme
• Clear progression opportunities within a thriving commercial team