Commercial Manager – Construction

A1 Personnel; Romford; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5% completion bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

A rapidly growing passive fire protection company is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to manage financial performance of projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with operations, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring accurate financial documentation. The role offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction or fire protection.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to assess work requirements and costings.
• Maintain client relationships and support business development.
• Prepare monthly valuations in line with client schedules.
• Ensure accurate financial documentation across all projects.

Skills

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Understanding of commercial processes

Proficiency in cloud-based systems

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Job description

This range is provided by A1 Personnel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Location: Close to Romford, Essex - You will need to be a car driver due to the location

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Employee-Owned Trust

About the Role

A rapidly growing passive fire protection company is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to join their commercial team on a 12-month fixed-term contract - (may be extended due to growth). This role is pivotal in managing the financial and commercial performance of multiple projects, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations to assess work requirements and costings
• Maintain client relationships and support business development
• Liaise with the Commercial Director on future opportunities
• Prepare monthly valuations and applications in line with client schedules
• Oversee invoicing and resolve account queries with credit control and operations
• Ensure accurate financial documentation across all projects
• Produce and maintain monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations)
• Track labour and material costs against project value
• Maintain and update payment trackers

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager in construction or fire protection
• Strong understanding of commercial processes and financial reporting
• Proficient in cloud-based systems and digital documentation
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with a 5% completion bonus
• Private healthcare and pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee-focused benefits
• Training and development opportunities, including external qualifications
• Supportive and inclusive team culture

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management