Conmercial Manager

BREE Construction; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BREE Construction is actively seeking a Commercial Manager to lead commercial and contractual activities for multiple projects from our London base and site offices. This role combines office work with on-site engagement to protect margins and drive value.

Key responsibilities include budget control, tender preparation, contract administration, and ensuring compliant, timely financial reporting. Strong stakeholder communication and risk management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial management experience in construction, including cost control, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in contract administration and negotiation, ideally with experience of standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT).
• Ability to analyze project data, prepare tenders, and support bid submissions with accurate commercial input.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of construction processes, supply chain management, and risk management practices.
• Proven ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field; professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is an advantage.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, health and safety standards, and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects.
• Manage budgets, cost plans, valuations, payment apps, variations and claims.
• Prepare and review tenders; monitor project financial performance and reporting.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams and senior leadership to mitigate risk and ensure profits.
• Develop and improve commercial processes and best practices.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Contract administration

Tendering

Stakeholder management

On-site execution

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Finance

Professional accreditation (RICS/CIOB)

Tools

MS Excel

Cost management systems

Job description

Company Description BREE Construction is a growing construction company based in the North and London, delivering projects across residential, including facade regeneration. The organization focuses on quality, safety, and cost-effective delivery, working closely with clients, consultants, and suppliers to meet project objectives. Team members are encouraged to bring practical insight and commercial awareness to support sustainable business growth. Joining BREE Construction offers exposure to diverse projects, collaborative working, and opportunities for professional development. The company values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement in all aspects of its operations.

Role Description The Commercial Manager is a full-time, mixture of working at our Runcorn office and a on-site role based in London, responsible for overseeing the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects. Day-to-day tasks include managing budgets and cost plans, preparing and reviewing tenders, negotiating contracts and subcontracts, and monitoring project financial performance. The role involves overseeing valuations, payment applications, variations, and claims to ensure accurate and timely commercial reporting. The Commercial Manager will collaborate with project managers, site teams, and senior leadership to mitigate risk, secure profitable outcomes, and maintain compliance with company policies and industry standards. The position also includes building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and consultants while contributing to the development of commercial processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial management experience in construction, including cost control, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in contract administration and negotiation, ideally with experience of standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT, ).
• Ability to analyze project data, prepare tenders, and support bid submissions with accurate commercial input.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of construction processes, supply chain management, and risk management practices.
• Competence with relevant software tools (e.g., MS Excel, cost management systems) and strong numerical skills.
• Proven ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field; professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is an advantage.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, health and safety standards, and continuous professional development.