Commercial Manager

JS Recruitment UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee budgeting, cost control, and risk management in projects. Ideal for established managers or senior quantity surveyors looking to step up. The role involves leading a team, providing insights to senior leadership, and maintaining client relationships. A competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience with a proven track record in main contracting.
• Proven ability to lead or mentor junior QSs.
• Experience in retail, industrial and commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of budgets, ensuring projects remain profitable.
• Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Provide commercial reporting and insights to senior leadership.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks effectively.

Skills

Financial skills

Contractual skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Overview

Commercial Manager Projects Division

Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits

Our well established client are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial team whilst overseeing commercial aspects of projects including budgeting, cost control and risk management.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Commercial Manager looking for a high-impact role, or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up into a leadership position. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of budgets, P&L, CVRs, and forecasting, ensuring projects remain profitable and commercially viable.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs.
• Oversee procurement, supply chain management, valuations, and variations across multiple workstreams.
• Provide commercial reporting and insights to the senior leadership team.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring compliance and protecting margins.
• Build and maintain strong client and supply chain relationships to support repeat business.

Candidate Profile

• Preferably Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management (or equivalent).
• 10+ years construction experience with a proven track record in main contracting.
• Proven experience in retail, industrial and commercial environments.
• Proven ability to lead or mentor junior QSs (formal management experience preferred, but ambitious Senior QSs will be considered).
• Strong financial, contractual, and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders and negotiate effectively.

Why Apply?

• Step up from Senior QS or make your mark as a Commercial Manager.
• Chance to shape and grow the commercial function within a forward-thinking contractor.
• Deliver high-value projects for major clients with significant capex budgets.
• Competitive package including car allowance and benefits.