Commercial Manager: Path to Managing Director (Construction)

Londinium Recruitment; Woodham Ferrers; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Londinium Recruitment's client is seeking an ambitious Commercial Manager for Ceiling, Drylining & Fit-Out, based in Essex. The role offers a genuine pathway to Managing Director within 2–3 years and involves close collaboration with the current MD.

You will oversee commercial performance across multiple live projects, manage budgets, CVRs, procurement and final accounts, and lead a small commercial team. The position is largely office-based with site visits across London and the South East.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience within fit-out, refurbishment or interior packages.
• Previous experience at Commercial Manager level, or as a senior commercial professional ready to step up.
• Excellent knowledge of contracts, CVRs, procurement, variations and final accounts.
• The ability to manage the commercial performance of multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong leadership, communication and client-facing skills.
• A commercial mindset with an understanding of the wider operational needs of an SME contractor.
• The ambition, personality and leadership ability to progress into a Managing Director position.
• Able to work from the Essex office and travel to sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Taking overall commercial responsibility across multiple live projects.
• Managing project budgets, cash flow, forecasting and profitability.
• Producing and reviewing CVRs and providing accurate commercial reporting.
• Reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risk.
• Overseeing procurement and subcontractor appointments.
• Managing valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Supporting and developing the existing commercial team.
• Working closely with operational teams to protect programme and margin.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners.
• Supporting the Managing Director with wider business planning and growth.
• Gradually taking on greater responsibility for the overall leadership and direction of the company.

Skills

Commercial management

Budgeting

CVR reporting

Contract knowledge

Team leadership

Client liaison

Job description

Londinium Recruitment's client is seeking an ambitious Commercial Manager for Ceiling, Drylining & Fit-Out, based in Essex. The role offers a genuine pathway to Managing Director within 2–3 years and involves close collaboration with the current MD.

You will oversee commercial performance across multiple live projects, manage budgets, CVRs, procurement and final accounts, and lead a small commercial team. The position is largely office-based with site visits across London and the South East.