Commercial Manager

V7 Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction subcontractor in Manchester seeks a Commercial Manager to lead a team and manage client relationships. This strategic position involves overseeing multiple projects and ensuring effective cost management. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar environment and strong leadership skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, private healthcare, and additional perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme (after 1 year of service)

Private healthcare - individual cover

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension - 3% employer / 5% employee

Death in service insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working for a construction subcontractor is preferred.
• Strong experience in cost reporting and cash flow projections.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple sites.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Calculate and manage labour and cost forecasts.
• Evaluate commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Cost reporting

Project management

Team management

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established and respected construction subcontractor specialising in commercial fit-out projects across the North West. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Commercial Manager to join their team based in Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercial professional to take on a leadership role within a growing business, managing a small team and playing a key part in project delivery and client relationships.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Private healthcare - individual cover
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension - 3% employer / 5% employee
• Death in service insurance

Ideal candidate

• Experience working for a construction subcontractor (fit-out or interiors ideally)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership skills and team management experience
• Proficient in cost reporting and projecting cash flows
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Key responsibilities

• Manage a team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple live sites
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships
• Calculate and manage labour and cost forecasts
• Monitor and report CVRs to the board
• Lead on cash flow projections and budgeting
• Evaluate commercial risks and opportunities across projects

Why join?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic role within a growing and well-regarded subcontractor, where your leadership will have a direct impact on project and business success.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy