Commercial Procurement & Cost Manager

Brenwards Ltd.; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

volunteering leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Brenwards Ltd. in Northfleet, Kent, is seeking a Commercial Procurement & Cost Manager to lead cost control and commercial governance across repairs, maintenance and new works.

You will develop procurement strategies, negotiate terms, and provide robust cost models for tenders, collaborating with Directors, Finance and operations. Benefits include car allowance, pension, generous holidays, volunteering leave and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial, QS, estimating or construction procurement experience.
• Ability to build up, interrogate, and manage construction, repairs, and maintenance costs.
• Experience procuring materials, subcontracted works, and construction services within repairs, maintenance, planned works, or social housing environments.
• Familiarity with Schedule of Rates, target-cost, open-book, framework, or term-contract pricing models.
• Strong commercial negotiation, numerical, and analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• A collaborative mindset with a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Cost & Commercial Management: Develop and maintain reliable cost information across the company’s activities, analysing actual delivery costs against budgets, contract rates, and estimates to protect and enhance margins.
• Procurement & Supply Chain: Build and execute effective procurement strategies for materials, equipment, and subcontracted works; conduct market testing and negotiate competitive terms while managing supplier performance.
• Tendering & Business Growth: Provide commercial input into prospective contracts, developing robust cost models and pricing for tender opportunities using operational data and market intelligence.
• Commercial Improvement & Controls: Work collaboratively across contracts to identify cost-saving opportunities, establish reusable cost models/benchmarks, and maintain clear commercial governance.
• Operational Collaboration: Partner with Directors, Contract Managers, Finance, and HSEQ teams to ensure commercial decisions align with quality, safety, and business standards.

Skills

Commercial experience

Quantity Surveying

Estimating

Construction procurement

Excel proficiency

Negotiation skills

Driving licence and travel

Education

QS/commercial qualification or membership (RICS/CICES/CIPS) desirable

Job description

Brenwards is growing and we’d love you to grow with us!

We are seeking to welcome a Commercial Procurement & Cost Manager to join our family-friendly company based in Northfleet, Kent.

We are a highly successful building and electrical company founded in 1984 as a small electrical contractor and have gradually and organically expanded over the years. You will be joining us as we continue our vision to deliver high-quality building and electrical services with a focus on quality, customer service, value for money, and people.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost & Commercial Management: Develop and maintain reliable cost information across the company’s activities, analysing actual delivery costs against budgets, contract rates, and estimates to protect and enhance margins.
• Procurement & Supply Chain: Build and execute effective procurement strategies for materials, equipment, and subcontracted works; conduct market testing and negotiate competitive terms while managing supplier performance.
• Tendering & Business Growth: Provide commercial input into prospective contracts, developing robust cost models and pricing for tender opportunities using operational data and market intelligence.
• Commercial Improvement & Controls: Work collaboratively across contracts to identify cost‑saving opportunities, establish reusable cost models/benchmarks, and maintain clear commercial governance.
• Operational Collaboration: Partner with Directors, Contract Managers, Finance, and HSEQ teams to ensure commercial decisions align with quality, safety, and business standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial, Quantity Surveying, estimating, or construction procurement experience.
• Demonstrable ability to build up, interrogate, and manage construction, repairs, and maintenance costs.
• Experience procuring materials, subcontracted works, and construction services within repairs, maintenance, planned works, or social housing environments.
• Familiarity with Schedule of Rates, target-cost, open-book, framework, or term-contract pricing models.
• Strong commercial negotiation, numerical, and analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• A relevant QS/commercial qualification or membership (RICS/CICES/CIPS) is desirable, though proven practical experience is equally valued.
• A collaborative mindset with a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

What We Offer

• Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum, (negotiable based on experience)
• Car allowance
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Up to two days’ paid leave for volunteering work.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Excellent training and progression opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We do not offer visa sponsorship.