Commercial Manager

Bridgeman Recruitment Services Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a flagship £450m wellbeing resort project in Ringway. The successful candidate will oversee all commercial activities and drive strategy focusing on profit and risk mitigation. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in managing high-value subcontract packages and be educated in Quantity Surveying or similar fields. Join a passionate team and contribute to a project that aims to set new standards in leisure construction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Tailored professional development

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Commercial Manager on major construction or complex CM-led projects.
• Experience on large, complex or flagship UK construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Driving commercial strategy with focus on profit, cashflow, and risk mitigation.
• Managing procurement, tendering, contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Providing cost analysis across labour, plant and materials to maximise project value.
• Ensuring commercial compliance and delivering high-quality commercial insight.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Managing high-value subcontract packages

Procurement

Cost control

Risk mitigation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline

Job description

A landmark £450m wellbeing resort—set to become one of the UK's most iconic leisure destinations—has now moved into full delivery. We are recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager to join the senior team and lead the commercial function on this flagship project in Manchester.

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role on a once-in-a-generation scheme. You'll be part of a team delivering a project that is set to define new standards in large-scale leisure, wellness, and mixed-use construction.

The Role - Commercial Manager

As the Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of all commercial activity across the project lifecycle, ensuring robust commercial governance and maximum value.

You will be responsible for:

• Driving commercial strategy with a clear focus on profit, cashflow, and risk mitigation
• Managing procurement, tendering, contract administration and commercial reporting
• Overseeing subcontract packages from award through to final account
• Providing cost analysis across labour, plant and materials to maximise project value
• Ensuring commercial compliance and delivering high-quality commercial insight to the project leadership team

About You

You should bring:

• A proven background as a Commercial Manager on major construction or complex CM-led projects
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of managing high-value subcontract packages
• Experience leading procurement, tendering, variations, cost control and final accounts
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Experience on large, complex or flagship UK construction projects

What You Can Expect

You'll be joining a business committed to long‑term development, progression and high‑profile project delivery. The package includes competitive salary, flexible benefits and tailored professional development.

The team is passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive environment. Even if your experience doesn't hit every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply—great people build great projects.

How to Apply

If you want to be part of delivering one of the UK's most ambitious destination projects, apply now