Commercial Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK principal contractor seeks a Commercial Manager to provide leadership across facade remediation projects. This role offers a salary range of £65,000 to £85,000 DOE, hybrid working options, and numerous benefits including a project bonus scheme and substantial holidays. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in commercial management within facade works and strong leadership abilities, supporting a dynamic and flexible team environment. Regular site visits and commuting to Portsmouth are required.

Benefits

25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Project bonus scheme

Access to training platforms like Udemy

Charity fundraising days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within facade or cladding works.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts including JCT.
• Experience managing multi-million pound project accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership on facade remediation projects.
• Take ownership of project financial performance.
• Manage contract administration and risk across multiple projects.

Skills

Commercial knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Job description

This is an opportunity to join a progressive principal contractor operating at the forefront of UK facade remediation. Backed by a listed parent group with turnover exceeding £600 million and supported by strong cash reserves, the business offers genuine stability alongside the pace and flexibility of a modern, dynamic team. With secured work through to 2028 and projects up to £22 million, you will be joining at a time of sustained growth and long term opportunity.

Culture is a genuine focus, with weekly feedback helping shape senior leadership decisions and supporting the company's ambition to be recognised as one of the Times Top 100 Places to Work by 2026.

Commercial Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000 to £85,000 (DOE)
• Location: 2 days per week in the Portsmouth office with UK wide travel and hybrid working
• 25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working available
• Pension scheme
• Project bonus scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• 4 years death in service cover
• Critical illness cover
• Regular team and company wide social events
• Comprehensive in house and external training and development
• Access to Udemy and other training platforms
• Office facilities include stocked kitchen and shower
• Charity fundraising days

Commercial Manager Job Overview

• Provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of facade remediation and external envelope projects
• Take ownership of project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, CVRs and cash flow reporting
• Lead commercial strategy from contract award through delivery to final account
• Manage contract administration, risk management and change control across multiple projects
• Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation, valuations and final account settlement
• Support and develop Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff, setting standards and ensuring best practice
• Work closely with operational teams to identify opportunities, manage cost exposure and protect margin
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Provide accurate, timely reporting to senior leadership and support strategic commercial decision making
• Regular nationwide site visits with a consistent presence in the Portsmouth office as required

Commercial Manager Requirements

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar role within facade, cladding or external envelope works
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, ideally with experience of JCT and similar contract forms
• Track record of managing CVRs, forecasting, variations and final accounts on multi million pound projects
• Confident leading teams, managing stakeholders and working directly with clients
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a proactive, solutions led approach
• Based within a commutable distance of Portsmouth and willing to travel nationwide