Commercial Manager - Birmingham

Kane Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash Health Plan

4 x Salary Death in Service cover

Auto Enrolment Pension (Salary Sacr.--

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity

Paid professional subscriptions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Branded clothing

Wellbeing Committees

Annual Health Checks

Onsite gym

Long service awards

Additional annual leave

Training and development

Free Onsite parking

Job summary

Kane Group is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and Administrators across multiple projects from our Birmingham offices. You will report to the Head of Commercial and drive turnover and profit targets.

The role requires a BSc Hons Quantity Surveying, at least 5 years’ experience, and proven experience with JCT Design & Build and NEC contracts. Strong leadership and client liaison skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Solid organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, Trainees, and Support Staff to meet turnover and profit margin targets.
• Oversee budget reviews and cost value reconciliations; deliver KPI-driven reports to the Head of Commercial.
• Coordinate and input into cash flow plans, programme reports, and revenue updates, ensuring all data is punctual and reliable.
• Support Quantity Surveyors at client meetings and uphold Kane account objectives while fostering strong client relationships.
• Champion accurate commercial record-keeping and promote best Quantity Surveying practices across the team.
• Guide Quantity Surveyors in taking commercial leadership on-site, adhering to contract and procurement processes.
• Encourage professional development and progression toward qualifications.
• Lead job start-up and preconstruction activities, resolving contract issues and managing commercial risks effectively.
• Devise and implement strategies to mitigate risks and drive schemes to successful final accounts, maintaining cash flow and profit benchmarks.
• Fulfil full line management responsibilities including recruitment, performance reviews, leave, and disciplinary procedures.
• Oversee subcontract packages to ensure compliant engagement terms, proper scope allocation, and payment processes.
• Champion and maintain commercial processes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Education

BSc Hons Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Hours Monday - Thursday 8.00 - 17.00 & Friday 8.00 - 15.00 (38 hours)

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.

We are actively seeking a Commercial Manager to join the team to manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and administrators at various stages of their career and levels throughout the lifecycle of a project. Reporting to the Head of commercial on each project.

| KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, Trainees, and Support Staff to meet turnover and profit margin targets.
• Oversee budget reviews and cost value reconciliations; deliver accurate, timely KPI-driven reports to the Head of Commercial.
• Coordinate and input into cash flow plans, programme reports, and revenue updates, ensuring all data is punctual and reliable.
• Support Quantity Surveyors at client meetings and uphold Kane account objectives while fostering strong client relationships.
• Champion accurate commercial record-keeping and promote best Quantity Surveying practices across the team.
• Guide Quantity Surveyors in taking commercial leadership on-site, adhering to contract and procurement processes.
• Encourage professional development and progression toward qualifications.
• Lead job start-up and preconstruction activities, resolving contract issues and managing commercial risks effectively.
• Devise and implement strategies to mitigate risks and drive schemes to successful final accounts, maintaining cash flow and profit benchmarks.
• Fulfil full line management responsibilities including recruitment, performance reviews, leave, and disciplinary procedures.
• Oversee subcontract packages to ensure compliant engagement terms, proper scope allocation, and payment processes.
• Champion and maintain commercial processes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across the team.
• Participate in financial meetings and collaborate with the finance team to resolve issues and coordinate activities.

| QUALIFICATION |

• BSc Hons Quantity Surveying

| EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE |

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience using JCT Design & Build and NEC contract forms.
• Track record of working on projects with Tier 1 Main Contractors.
• M&E or specialist contractor experience (preferred but not essential).
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Proven problem-solving abilities, including managing conflicting work demands.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and best practices in processes.
• Hands-on approach with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

| COMPANY BENEFITS |

• Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
• Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Variety of employee discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Branded clothing
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
• Annual Health Checks
• Full use of onsite state of the art gym
• Awards for long service
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Training and development opportunities.
• Free Onsite parking

Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer

If you think you have the expertise and knowledge to fulfill this role.