Commercial Manager: Construction Leader (Travel to Bristol)

Sigmar Recruitment; Armagh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash Health Plan

Death in Service 4x Salary

Company Pension Scheme (Salary Sacrife

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment seeks an experienced Commercial Manager in Banbridge to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff through full project lifecycles, reporting to the Commercial Director.

You will drive commercial performance, manage risk, maintain client relationships, and ensure profitable delivery on large-scale construction projects under JCT and NEC contracts, with frequent travel to Bristol.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Commercial Manager or similar senior commercial role.
• Proven experience administering JCT Design & Build and NEC contracts.
• Demonstrable track record delivering projects for Tier 1 Main Contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, Trainees, and Commercial Support Staff to achieve turnover and profit targets.
• Oversee budget reviews, cost value reconciliations, and KPI reporting.
• Contribute to cash flow forecasting, programme reporting, and revenue updates.
• Support commercial teams during client meetings and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure accurate commercial record keeping and promote best practice across the commercial function.
• Provide guidance and support to Quantity Surveyors on contractual and procurement matters.
• Mentor and develop team members, encouraging professional growth and qualifications.
• Lead pre-construction and project start-up activities, identifying and resolving contract-related issues.
• Manage commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project profitability.
• Drive projects through to successful final account settlement while maintaining cash flow targets.
• Undertake full line management responsibilities, including recruitment, performance management, absence management, and disciplinary procedures.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and administration, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Continuously improve commercial processes and ensure adherence to company procedures.
• Collaborate with finance teams during financial reviews and reporting activities.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

MS Office

Education

BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment seeks an experienced Commercial Manager in Banbridge to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff through full project lifecycles, reporting to the Commercial Director.

You will drive commercial performance, manage risk, maintain client relationships, and ensure profitable delivery on large-scale construction projects under JCT and NEC contracts, with frequent travel to Bristol.