Commercial Manager - Scaffolding

MaxAd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established specialist contractor in the UK seeks an experienced individual for a key Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor role. You will oversee contracts from tender handover to final account, ensuring cost control and enhancing business profitability. The ideal candidate has experience in scaffolding or civil sectors and is confident in managing multiple projects. This pivotal role will involve close collaboration with operations and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor.
• Background in scaffolding, civils, or specialist subcontracting.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of contracts from tender handover to final account.
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations and applications for payment.
• Measure and value site works, including variations, extras and extensions.
• Maintain accurate Cost-Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and project forecasting.
• Monitor labour efficiency, margins and overall commercial performance.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Project management

Cost control

Attention to detail

Job description

£55,000 + Self Employed + Fuel Card Car Expenses
Are you an experienced Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor with a background in scaffolding, civils or specialist subcontracting? Do you enjoy autonomy, problem-solving and playing a key role in driving business profitability?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing specialist contractor in a pivotal commercial position, on a contract to PAYE basis. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll lead the commercial function from tender handover to final account, influencing cost control, margin improvement and the commercial direction of the business.
If you're commercially sharp, confident at managing multiple live projects and looking for a role where your expertise and initiative will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of contracts from tender handover to final account
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations and applications for payment
• Measure and value site works, including variations, extras and extensions
• Maintain accurate Cost-Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and project forecasting
• Monitor labour efficiency, margins and overall commercial performance
• Work closely with Operations and Finance teams to align cost, revenue and hire reporting
• Review contract terms, retentions …