Commercial Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in the UK is looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee commercial functions and lead procurement processes. This office-based role in Poole offers a salary of GBP75,000 - GBP85,000, along with benefits. Ideal candidates should have NEC contract experience and strong analytical skills, with opportunities for long-term progression within a growing business.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Bonus scheme

Long term progression opportunities

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior QS or Commercial Manager within a contractor or subcontractor.
• NEC contract experience is essential.
• Strong cost reporting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial duties from tender through to final accounts.
• Oversee NEC contract administration including change control.
• Prepare valuations, variations, and cost reports for management.
• Lead procurement and subcontract negotiations.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and commercial risks.

Skills

Cost reporting

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Tools

NEC contract administration

Job description

Position: Commercial Manager Location: Poole Salary: GBP75,000 - GBP85,000 + Benefits

Our client, a specialist contractor delivering complex building envelope, refurbishment and construction packages across the South and London, are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join them on a full time, permanent basis. The role is predominantly office based from Poole with hybrid flexibility and occasional site visits to London.

Working on diverse projects ranging from GBP100k to GBP25m, the Commercial Manager will oversee all commercial and cost functions across multiple schemes ensuring strong contractual compliance, NEC administration, robust cost control and accurate financial reporting. This is a key commercial role within a growing business offering long term progression and a varied workload across both new build and refurbishment environments.

Commercial Manager Position Overview

• Manage commercial duties from tender through to final account across projects up to GBP25m
• Oversee NEC contract administration including change control, notifications and subcontract alignment
• Prepare valuations, variations, cost reports, CVRs and forecasts for senior management
• Lead procurement, subcontract negotiations and contract reviews
• Work closely with estimating, design, project management and site teams across multiple projects
• Conduct site visits to assess progress, variations and commercial risks
• Maintain strong communication with clients and supply chain partners
• Support tender review, pricing checks and early commercial planning across upcoming schemes

Commercial Manager Position Requirements

• Experience as a Senior QS or Commercial Manager within either a main contractor or specialist subcontractor
• NEC contract experience essential
• Building envelope or fa??ade knowledge desirable but not essential
• Strong cost reporting, analytical and organisational skills
• Able to commute to Poole and visit London projects when required
• Professional, reliable and seeking a long term, permanent role

Commercial Manager Position Remuneration

GBP75,000 - GBP85,000 DOE Pension Contribution based bonus scheme 21 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with service Permanent role Office based in Poole with occasional London visits Long term progression opportunities