Commercial Manager - New Regional Role

Velocity Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee a newly established region in Leicester. This role involves full P&L responsibility and leading a team of Quantity Surveyors on projects focused on social housing refurbishment and decarbonisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in main contracting and excellent leadership skills. This opportunity offers an attractive salary and a chance to shape the team from the ground up.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Industry-leading package

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Managing QS ready to step up.
• Background in main contracting with experience in social housing, remediation, or retrofit.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and commercial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L responsibility across all projects.
• Leading and developing a team of up to 6 Quantity Surveyors.
• Overseeing procurement, cost control, and contractual compliance.
• Supporting the strategic growth and structure of the commercial team.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Commercial Management

Job description

Commercial Manager - New Regional Role

Location: Regional Office - Leicester (projects covering Buckinghamshire to Manchester)

Sector: Social Housing Refurbishment | Cladding & Facade Remediation | Retrofit/Decarbonisation

Salary: Excellent Salary + Industry-Leading Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Manager to join a newly established region of a highly respected main contractor.

This new region, headquartered in Leicester, will deliver projects across Buckinghamshire to Manchester, with a strong pipeline of secured work including:

• Cladding and façade remediation
• Social housing refurbishment
• Retrofit and decarbonisation projects

With 4 live projects currently underway and 6 more secured to start before Christmas, this is a great time to join a growing team with real momentum.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Regional Director, you will play a key leadership role in the commercial success of the region.

Responsibilities:

• Full P&L responsibility across all projects
• Leading and developing a team of up to 6 Quantity Surveyors
• Overseeing procurement, cost control, and contractual compliance
• Supporting the strategic growth and structure of the commercial team

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Managing QS ready to step up
• Background in main contracting with experience in social housing, remediation, or retrofit
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and commercial management skills

What's on Offer:

• A senior leadership role within a brand-new region
• Chance to shape and influence the commercial direction from the ground up
• Attractive salary and industry-leading package
• Long-term opportunity for growth and progression

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established contractor at the beginning of an exciting new chapter. If you're commercially astute, ambitious, and ready to take ownership—apply now for a confidential discussion