Commercial Manager - Estimating & Housing Retrofit

Cardo Group; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £70,000 plus £6,000 car/£

Salary sacrifice schemes

Wellbeing resources and counselling

Retail & Lifestyle discount platform

Enhanced family leave provisions

Recognition initiatives and awards

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Cardo Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead estimating and commercial functions across Roofing, Property and Renewable Services divisions. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will drive profitable growth, manage commercial performance, develop estimating and quantity surveying teams, and shape the future direction of the business.

For the right candidate, this role offers strategic influence, exposure to multi-discipline projects, and the opportunity to

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Significant experience in estimating, QS or commercial management in construction/property services.
• Strong knowledge of roofing and property refurbishment, planned maintenance and capital works.
• Experience pricing works for housing associations, local authorities, public-sector clients.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT and NATFed contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of multiple social housing contracts.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budgets while maximising profitability.
• Prepare, monitor, and report on project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support monthly CVRs and financial reporting.
• Monitor project financial performance against KPIs.
• Administer contracts per standard forms (JCT/NEC/Framework).
• Provide commercial advice to operational teams and manage change control.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cardo Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead estimating and commercial functions across Roofing, Property and Renewable Services divisions. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will drive profitable growth, manage commercial performance, develop estimating and quantity surveying teams, and shape the future direction of the business.

For the right candidate, this role offers strategic influence, exposure to multi-discipline projects, and the opportunity to