Commercial Project Lead

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-driven business in energy-efficient retrofits seeks a Commercial Project Lead for their Bristol office. This hands-on role oversees project profitability, builds budgets, and ensures effective cash flow management within a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong commercial experience and leadership skills.

Benefits

Monthly bonus

Flexible benefits including tech scheme

Medical cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Option to buy more holiday

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a commercial role.
• Experience in sectors like retrofit or construction is a plus.
• Strong understanding of margins, valuations, and project cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Own project profitability and build project budgets.
• Track gross margin and manage cash flow for projects.
• Submit monthly reports and forecasts to clients.

Skills

Commercial role experience

Transferable commercial skills

Leadership qualities

Understanding of margins and valuations

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Job description

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Green building. Purpose-led projects. Real progression

Hands-on commercial role with project ownership

Please note – this role is fully on-site in Bristol during probation.

We’re supporting a purpose-driven business delivering high-quality, energy-efficient retrofits across the UK. With sustainability at its core and backed by strong growth, they’ve created a new opportunity for a Commercial Project Lead to join their Bristol office.

It’s a great chance to join a tight-knit, values-led team that believes in ownership, efficiency, and doing the job right.

What will you do?

This is a hands-on commercial delivery role, responsible for owning project profitability from day one. You’ll lead all things margin-related across multiple retrofit projects, working closely with the Head of Commercial and Project Buyers.

• Build project budgets and manage cash flow from start to finish
• Track gross margin, valuations, variations, and spend
• Submit accurate monthly reports and forecasts to clients and directors
• Ensure project payments and variations are actioned properly
• Liaise with suppliers to reduce costs and avoid margin slippage
• Find ways to improve project performance and drive profitability

You'll have autonomy and backing - the team wants someone with ideas who can take ownership, be proactive, and make projects run better.

What skills will you need?

• 2–3 years minimum experience in a commercial role, ideally with some experience managing a small team or leading from the front
• Sector experience (retrofit, housing, construction) is nice to have - but not essential. Our client has hired successfully from outside the industry where candidates bring strong transferable commercial skills and leadership qualities
• Solid understanding of margins, valuations, forecasting, and project cash flow
• Clear communicator, confident engaging with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Commercially minded and proactive — someone who spots problems early and solves them

What do you get in return?

• £45,000 – £55,000 salary depending on experience plus monthly bonus
• Flexible benefits incl. tech scheme, medical cash plan, cycle to work
• Option to buy more holiday
• Work with meaning - make homes greener and more energy-efficient