Commerical Manager

Mainstay Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Marchwood; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a home-based role with travel across the South. This pivotal position involves providing commercial and surveying support on contracts worth over £150m, aiming to drive financial performance and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial acumen and a degree in Law or Quantity Surveying.

Benefits

6% employee-matched pension contribution

Company car or car allowance

Life assurance (2x annual salary)

Bonus scheme

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of risk management and financial control.
• Proven track record in delivering results within high-value contract environments.
• Professional qualifications in a commercial or surveying discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve commercial targets and control costs in collaboration with teams.
• Lead variation and change control processes.
• Provide commercial support to regional teams and monitor costs.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and ensure compliance.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Risk management

Contract law

Financial control

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Location: Home-based with regular travel across the South (particularly Larkhill, Wiltshire)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our Billable Works team, providing expert commercial and surveying support across high-value accommodation and facilities management contracts. This is a pivotal role within the commercial function, responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring contractual compliance, and protecting value on contracts worth over £150m, with further growth forecast.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Commercial, Senior Commercial Manager, and regional delivery teams to achieve commercial targets, control costs, and identify efficiencies.
• Lead the management of variation and change control processes, ensuring all revenue is captured and reconciliations are submitted accurately and on time.
• Provide commercial support to regional teams, liaising with client representatives to agree inclusions, exclusions, and asset/works reconciliations.
• Support the finance team in cashflow management, monitor costs across the contract, and apply governance processes to ensure compliance.
• Manage subcontractor relationships, including tendering, order placement, payment approvals, and statutory compliance.
• Analyse commercial data, assess risks and opportunities, and deliver reports that inform decision-making.
• Contribute to bid and pricing activity, supporting future growth of the business.

What You'll Bring

• Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of risk management, contract law, and financial control.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record in delivering commercial results within complex, high-value contract environments.
• Ideally degree-qualified in Law, Quantity Surveying, Built Environment, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Professional qualifications in a commercial or surveying discipline would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• 6% employee-matched pension contribution
• Company car or car allowance
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical cover for self and partner
• 25 days annual leave