Construction Commercial Manager - £100k-£140k + Car/Bonus

Skilled Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company car

Bonus

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a leading construction business in South East London. You will own the commercial function, shape strategy, and lead governance, reporting and contract management across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in senior commercial management within construction, strong financial acumen and extensive contract experience. A strategic, results‑driven leader who can influence at senior levels is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior commercial management within construction.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding with ability to analyse performance.
• Extensive experience in contract management and negotiations.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, obligations and dispute resolution.
• Experience drafting and managing contractual correspondence.
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence at senior level.
• Experience leading and building commercial teams.
• Experience with commercial systems and reporting.
• RICS membership or equivalent qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the commercial strategy and reporting.
• Providing commercial leadership through tender and negotiation processes.
• Taking overall responsibility for contract management and administration.
• Managing commercial risk and ensuring obligations are understood and met.
• Overseeing supply chain management and commercial administration.
• Driving cost capture, cost control and financial reporting.
• Establishing robust commercial procedures, systems and reporting.
• Ensuring accurate commercial records and document control.
• Providing commercial advice to Directors and leadership.
• Building and growing the Commercial team as the business develops.

Skills

Senior commercial management

Financial analysis

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Contract drafting

Dispute resolution

Communication skills

Influence at senior level

Job description

Skilled Careers is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a leading construction business in South East London. You will own the commercial function, shape strategy, and lead governance, reporting and contract management across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in senior commercial management within construction, strong financial acumen and extensive contract experience. A strategic, results‑driven leader who can influence at senior levels is essential.