Commercial Manager

Balmoral Tanks; Thurnscoe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks a Commercial Manager to drive the financial and contractual success of installation projects. This pivotal role involves managing multiple contracts, ensuring profitability, compliance with JCT and NEC standards, and strong relationship-building with clients and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in commercial management or quantity surveying, and the ability to lead a team effectively. Competitive benefits include various employee perks, bonuses, and support programs.

Benefits

Access to Balmoral Benefits Hub

Discounts on restaurants, holidays, and major supermarkets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Profit-related bonus

Increasing annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor in building services, maintenance, or construction.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities for tank installation and refurbishment contracts.
• Manage cost control, valuations, and final accounts.
• Support bid and tender processes with commercial input.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Data analysis

Project management

Relationship building

Education

BSc Hons Quantity Surveying or similar

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Overview

Location: Balmoral Tanks Ltd, Thurnscoe, Rotherham

(Occasional travel to other UK sites and overseas customer locations required)

Are you ready to take ownership of commercial performance and lead a team that delivers excellence? Balmoral Tanks is looking for a Commercial Manager to join our corporate management team. This is a pivotal role, overseeing the financial and contractual success of planned tank and service installation projects across the UK and internationally.

As Commercial Manager, you will lead all commercial activities to ensure profitability, compliance, and best‑practice delivery across multiple tank installation and refurbishment contracts. You’ll manage cost control, valuations, variations, final accounts, and accurate forecasting while supporting bid and tender processes with strong commercial insight. Acting as a trusted partner to clients, subcontractors, and operational colleagues, you’ll oversee procurement, contract administration, change management, and issue resolution to protect margins and mitigate risk. Through strong relationship‑building and a commitment to commercial accountability, you will help drive performance, repeat business, and consistent, high‑quality project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities across multiple tank installation and refurbishment contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
• Manage cost control, valuations, variations, and final accounts in line with company and client requirements.
• Prepare accurate cost forecasts, cash flow reports, and monthly margin updates.
• Support bid and tender processes with commercial input and risk analysis.
• Ensure compliance with JCT, NEC, and framework agreements while identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors to drive performance and repeat business.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and change management.
• Resolve contractual issues professionally and support dispute resolution to maximise profitability.
• Champion commercial accountability across operations and develop processes that deliver win‑win outcomes for all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor within building services, maintenance, or construction.
• Ideally degree-qualified (BSc Hons Quantity Surveying or similar).
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen with the ability to analyse data and drive profitability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and lead a team effectively.

What We Offer

• Access to our Balmoral Benefits Hub
• Discounts on restaurants, holidays, and major supermarkets
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program, including confidential support and counselling
• Profit-related bonus
• Increasing annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Christmas shutdown

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Ready to make an impact and lead commercial excellence? Apply today and join Balmoral Tanks on our journey to deliver world-class solutions.