Commercial Manager

JS Recruitment UK LTD; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction business in Pontefract is seeking a Commercial Manager to shape and lead their commercial function. The successful candidate will oversee a growing team of Quantity Surveyors and manage multiple construction projects from tender to final account. Requires at least 15 years in the industry and experience leading teams in complex environments. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Strong track record in main contracting.
• Experience leading QS teams on multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QS professionals.
• Manage the commercial lifecycle of multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee budgets, valuations, and financial aspects under JCT/NEC contracts.

Skills

Team leadership

Contract negotiation

Cost control

Client engagement

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

JS Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a leading construction business to recruit a Commercial Manager—a strategic, hands-on role ideal for a proven commercial leader with experience developing commercial teams and overseeing diverse client portfolios.

This is more than a traditional commercial management post; it’s an opportunity to shape and lead a commercial function delivering multi-client, multi-workstream construction projects including complex refurbishments, specialist fit-outs, and M&E packages—often in live or occupied environments.

The successful candidate will report to the Construction Director and take full commercial ownership from tender to final account while guiding a growing team of Quantity Surveyors.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QS professionals working across multiple workstreams and clients.
• Embed commercial structure, standards, and accountability across the department.
• Foster a culture of performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Project & Client Oversight

• Manage the commercial lifecycle of multiple concurrent projects across live, new-build, and refurbishment sites.
• Ensure consistent delivery across diverse client bases, balancing varying requirements and commercial frameworks.
• Maintain oversight of budgets, valuations, procurement, variations, and final accounts.
• Oversee contractual and financial aspects under JCT/NEC and bespoke contracts.
• Identify, mitigate, and report on commercial risk.
• Support bids, cost planning, and pricing strategies across the business.

Client & Supply Chain Engagement

• Act as a senior point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships to support commercial delivery.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the construction industry, with a strong track record in main contracting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop QS teams working on multiple concurrent projects for different clients.
• Broad sector exposure including e.g. refurbishment, specialist works, fit-out, and M&E etc.
• Strong commercial acumen and confident handling contract negotiation, cost control, and reporting.
• Experienced working within fast-paced, operationally complex environments.
• Senior leadership role in a respected and forward-thinking contractor.
• Chance to shape and develop the commercial function while delivering high-value, high-complexity projects.
• Work with a supportive, driven senior team committed to quality and long-term success.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits package.

Interested in stepping into a senior commercial role with real impact?
Apply now or contact JS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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