Commercial Manager Structural Steel

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established specialist structural steel contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a remote-based position with regular site travel to London. This role offers flexibility and senior-level responsibility in managing high-value steelwork contracts. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in construction management, contractual awareness, and negotiation skills, playing a key role in ensuring project success and compliance with health and safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Experience with structural steel or specialist subcontract packages.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of structural steel contracts from award to final account.
• Support Project Directors and Managers with commercial strategy.
• Preparation and management of CVRs, WIP, and applications for payment.

Skills

Commercial management

Contractual awareness

Negotiation skills

Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Project)

Project management

Job description

Commercial Manager | Structural Steel

Location: Remote (UK) | Regular Site Travel to London

Industry: Structural Steel, Fabrication & Construction

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Why This Role?

An established and growing specialist structural steel contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of high-value steelwork packages on major construction projects.

This is a remote-based position, offering flexibility, autonomy, and senior-level responsibility, with regular travel to London sites as part of project delivery. You'll play a key role in protecting commercial position, managing risk, and supporting successful project outcomes across a live portfolio of work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full commercial management of structural steel contracts from award through to final account
• Support Project Directors and Project Managers with contractual and commercial strategy
• Preparation and management of:
• CVRs, WIP, cost/value reconciliations
• Applications for payment and final accounts
• Variations, change control, and contractual notices
• Subcontract procurement, valuations, and account management
• Commercial input during tender handover and throughout project lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client and main contractor QS teams
• Attend site meetings and undertake site visits to London-based projects
• Promote high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Experience working on structural steel or specialist subcontract packages
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness with confident negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple live projects and work to tight deadlines
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Project or similar)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site
• Experience working under NEC forms of contract
• Understanding of steel fabrication and erection processes

Why Apply?

• Remote-first role with flexible working
• Senior, influential position on complex steel projects
• Long-term pipeline of secured work
• Competitive salary and progression opportunities