Commercial Manager

Building Careers UK; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager to join their senior team in Wolverhampton. This pivotal role offers a clear path to Commercial Director within 12 months, focusing on enhancing commercial performance across various construction projects. You will lead negotiations, manage subcontractor relationships, and implement commercial strategies to drive project success. With a competitive salary and a supportive company culture, this opportunity is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a growing firm in the West Midlands.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Structured path to Commercial Director

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience managing multiple projects across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full commercial function across all construction projects.
• Driving profitability through effective cost management and financial reporting.

Skills

Commercial Management

Cost Management

Negotiation Skills

Subcontractor Management

Financial Reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional Qualification in Commercial Management

Job description

Commercial Manager - Construction - Wolverhampton - 85,000 + Package

Your new company

Our client is a well-established, award-winning regional building contractor with a growing presence in the West Midlands. Known for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, they operate within education, healthcare, social housing, commercial, and industrial markets. With a strong leadership team and an expanding client base, they are positioned for strategic growth and continued success in the region.

Your new role

Our client is seeking a commercially minded and results-driven Commercial Manager to join their senior team in Wolverhampton. This is a key appointment with clear progression to Commercial Director within 12 months, dependent on performance and delivery. You will take overall responsibility for the commercial performance of live projects, while also implementing process improvements, driving financial control, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the full commercial function across all construction projects, from tender stage to final account.

• Driving profitability through effective cost management, value engineering, and financial reporting.

• Developing and implementing commercial strategies to support project success and company growth.

• Managing procurement and selection of subcontractors based on capability, value, and fit for project requirements.

• Ensuring subcontractor performance aligns with contractual obligations and quality expectations.

• Overseeing budget forecasting, risk mitigation, and commercial reporting across multiple projects.

• Leading negotiations to optimise contract value and enhance project margins.

• Providing leadership and commercial support to project managers and site teams.

What you will need to succeed:

• A proven background as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within an SME contracting environment.

• Experience managing multiple projects across sectors such as social housing, education, commercial, healthcare, and industrial.

• Demonstrated success in improving commercial outcomes and implementing best practices.

• Strong subcontractor management, cost control, and negotiation skills.

• Comfortable working in a hands-on, multi-project role within a business of 10m- 30m turnover.

• A degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a similar field is desirable.

• Candidates from exclusively Tier One/main contractor backgrounds will not be considered.

What you get in return:

• Base salary of 85,000+, depending on experience.

• Annual performance-related bonus.

• Car allowance.

• Private healthcare.

• Pension contributions.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• A clear and structured path to Commercial Director within 12 months, backed by company leadership.

• A stable, ambitious, and people-focused company environment with long-term career potential in the West Midlands.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

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