Commercial Manager

LOS Group; Ware; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Full Expenses Covered

Job summary

LOS Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee profitability and commercial delivery on high-end interior fit-out and refurbishment projects. The role covers pre-construction through final account, managing costs, procurement, valuations, and variations.

You will work in a collaborative team, protect project profitability, and lead commercial reporting while mentoring junior staff. Office-based role with a strong project pipeline and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor in a main contractor environment.
• Proven track record delivering fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Procure and negotiate subcontract packages.
• Prepare and manage valuations and applications for payment.
• Identify, price and agree variations.
• Monitor project costs and maintain CVRs.
• Review and approve subcontractor payments.
• Direct projects through to final account settlement.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Produce commercial reports for senior leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Mentor junior commercial staff where required.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial control

Education

Experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager

Job description

Commercial ManagerHertfordshire | Office Based (5 Days per Week)£60,000 – £70,000 + Excellent Package

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Managerto join a highly respected specialist contractor delivering high-end interior fit-out and refurbishment projects.

This is an exciting chance to become part of an established business with a strong pipeline of work, an excellent reputation for quality, and a collaborative team environment. The company has built long-standing relationships within the industry and is known for delivering exceptional projects to exacting standards.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in protecting project profitability and supporting the successful delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the commercial performance of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Procuring and negotiating subcontract packages.
• Preparing and managing valuations and applications for payment.
• Identifying, pricing and agreeing variations.
• Monitoring project costs and maintaining accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Reviewing and approving subcontractor payments.
• Managing projects through to final account settlement.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Producing commercial reports for senior leadership.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members where required.

About You

We're keen to speak with individuals who have:

• Previous experience working in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role.
• A background within a main contractor environment.
• Experience delivering fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities effectively.
• A commercially astute mindset with a focus on profitability and risk management.
• The ability to work from the office five days per week.

What's on Offer?

£60,000 – £70,000 salary

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Full Expenses Covered

Genuine opportunity to influence and make an impact within the business

Exposure to high-quality, technically challenging projects

A supportive, collaborative environment with direct access to senior leadership

Strong project pipeline and long-term stability