Commercial Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Manager responsible for the financial and commercial management of construction projects. The role includes leading the management of project budgets, overseeing procurement, and managing valuations and accounts. Candidates should possess a strong background in commercial management, with excellent financial and negotiation skills. This position offers an opportunity to drive value optimisation and risk management across projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial management or quantity surveying.
• In-depth understanding of construction costs and contracts.
• Excellent financial, analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects as Commercial Manager.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor commercial arrangements.
• Manage valuations, variations and final accounts.

Skills

Commercial management experience

Construction costing knowledge

Financial analysis skills

Negotiation skills

Team management

Education

Relevant qualification for Commercial Manager role

Job description

Role Overview

The Commercial Manager is responsible for the financial and commercial management of construction projects. The Commercial Manager ensures cost control, value optimisation and effective risk management across the project portfolio. This role requires a commercially focused Commercial Manager with strong leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects as Commercial Manager
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and cost reports
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor commercial arrangements
• Manage valuations, variations and final accounts
• Identify and mitigate commercial and financial risks
• Support contract negotiations and dispute resolution
• Provide commercial advice and reporting to senior management as Commercial Manager

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in commercial management or quantity surveying
• In-depth understanding of construction costs and contracts
• Excellent financial, analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage teams and workloads effectively
• Relevant qualification preferred for a Commercial Manager role