Commercial Manager - Construction Sector

Success Recruit Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established refurbishment contractor in London is seeking a Commercial Manager with at least 8 years of experience in the construction sector. This role involves supporting contract management, financial analysis, and client relationships, contributing to the company's growth. The successful candidate will benefit from a clear career development path, competitive salary of £65k-£85k, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Clear career development path

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Strong commercial & financial expertise, including estimating and QS capabilities.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commercial proposals, quotations, and tenders.
• Assist with the review and negotiation of customer contracts.
• Maintain up-to-date commercial documentation.
• Monitor contract performance and profitability.
• Support financial modelling and detailed pricing analysis.
• Manage relationships with key customers.
• Identify commercial risks and ensure compliance.

Skills

Commercial expertise

Financial analysis

Client relationship management

Estimating

Organisational skills

Education

Minimum 8 years in construction sector

Job description

Success Recruit are partnering with a well-established refurbishment contractor with over 20 years of experience and an impressive portfolio of long-standing clients across London and the Home Counties.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years' experience within the construction sector and strong commercial acumen to include risk and compliance oversight, financial and data analysis, and effective client relationship management.

Working closely with the Managing Director and Senior Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will contribute valuable expertise while supporting the ongoing growth and development of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional seeking long-term career progression and continued personal development within a successful and expanding organisation – a good fit for someone from a QS / estimating / Project Management background looking for their next step.

The successful Commercial Manager will be expected to:

• Strong commercial & financial expertise, including estimating, quantity surveying (QS), and reporting/analysis capabilities would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and support commercial decision‑making across multiple projects

The successful Commercial Manager will be rewarded with:

• Opportunity to play a key role within a well‑established and growing business.
• Clear career development path, working closely with the Managing Director and Senior Commercial Manager
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive remuneration package, to be discussed during the interview process

Job Description

The Successful Commercial Manager will be responsible for the day‑to‑day activities of supporting the commercial function by assisting with contract management, pricing, customer relationships, financial analysis, and commercial governance. This role helps ensure the business maximises revenue, manages risk effectively, and delivers strong commercial outcomes across projects and client accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and supporting the development of commercial proposals, quotations, and tender submissions to support business growth
• Assisting with the review, negotiation, and administration of customer contracts to ensure accuracy and commercial viability
• Maintaining organised and up‑to‑date commercial documentation, including pricing models, agreements, and contract variations
• Monitoring contract performance, profitability, and key commercial KPIs, highlighting variances and opportunities for improvement
• Supporting financial modelling, forecasting, and detailed pricing analysis to inform commercial decision‑making
• Managing and strengthening relationships with key customers by supporting ongoing commercial conversations and service agreements / meetings on site
• Identifying potential commercial risks and ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to work in an expanding business, looking to grow, and this position will be a successful part of the delivery. This position is offering hybrid working with offices located in Buckhurst Hill, Essex.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Salary: Circa £65k- £85k dependant on experience