Facades - Senior Commercial Manager/Commercial Director

Green Carbon Talent; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial management of high-value building envelope and recladding projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving profitability, shaping commercial strategy, and mentoring a high-performing team. This is a strategic position with a pathway to becoming a Commercial Director, ideal for individuals with extensive commercial management experience in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial management within the façade or construction sectors.
• Proven track record in cost management, contract negotiation, and risk assessment.
• Understanding of construction regulations, health and safety legislation, and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of projects ensuring delivery on time and budget.
• Develop strong commercial frameworks and review profit plans.
• Contribute to company strategy and enforce commercial policies.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Cost management

Microsoft Office

Education

Professional qualifications such as RICS, CIOB or equivalent

Tools

Construction-specific software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager (Transitioning to Commercial Director)

Salary: £70,000-£90,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Location: Head Office (just outside of Southampton)

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager with the ambition and capability to transition into a Commercial Director role. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the commercial function within a business delivering a £20m+ turnover, specialising in full building envelope and recladding projects. The successful candidate will oversee commercial performance across multiple high-value projects, driving profitability while contributing to strategic growth.

You will manage the commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contract compliance. As a future Commercial Director, you will play a critical role in shaping commercial strategy, developing client relationships, and leading a high-performing commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of full building envelope and recladding projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Develop and maintain strong commercial frameworks, reviewing profit plans, risk registers, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and directors to ensure commercial targets are achieved while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Oversee procurement strategies, negotiate with subcontractors, and manage change control to maximise value and control costs.
• Monitor and forecast project budgets, cash flow, and commercial KPIs.
• Contribute to company strategy, develop and enforce commercial policies and procedures, and foster strong client and stakeholder relationships as part of progression to Commercial Director.
• Mentor and develop the commercial team, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial management within the façade, cladding, roofing, or construction sectors, ideally managing multiple high-value projects. Experience with full building envelope and recladding work is highly desirable. You will have a proven track record in cost management, contract negotiation, risk assessment, and commercial reporting.

A thorough understanding of relevant construction regulations, health and safety legislation, and contract law is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction-specific software is expected.

Professional qualifications such as RICS, CIOB, or equivalent are highly desirable. Previous experience in a leadership or managerial capacity, with the ability to mentor and develop team members, is required.

Personal Attributes

• The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to make decisive, commercially sound decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage with clients, contractors, and senior stakeholders, are essential.
• You should be highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach is essential, alongside the drive and ambition to step into a director-level role in the near term.
• Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering excellence are key personal attributes.

This is a strategic, hands-on role offering the opportunity to grow into a Commercial Director position while directly influencing the commercial success of high-profile £20m+ building envelope and recladding projects.