Lead Commercial Manager

Build Space Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction company is seeking an experienced Lead Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial delivery of a major £40m refurbishment project in Reading. The successful candidate will have significant experience managing large-scale refurbishment projects and proven leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £90k–£110k plus benefits, and provides long-term growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Competitive package

Long-term opportunity

Career progression

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor.
• Proven commercial leadership on large-scale office refurbishment projects, ideally £50m+.
• Strong background in JCT Design & Build contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activity on a £40m office refurbishment project.
• Implement commercial controls, governance, and financial reporting processes.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for the client, PM, and consultants.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Negotiation abilities

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS accreditation

Job description

Job Description

Lead Commercial Manager – Large Scale Office Block

Location: Reading

Salary: £400 - £450

Contract Type: Contract

Project: £40m Large-Scale Office Block (JCT Design & Build)

Start Date: ASAP

Company Overview

A leading UK main contractor delivering high-value commercial refurbishment and design & build projects is seeking an experienced Lead Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial delivery of a major £40m Large Scale Office Block in Reading. This is aCategoria? key strategic role covering pre‑construction, delivery, and final account.

Role Purpose

The Lead Commercial Manager will take full commercial ownership of a large-scale office block delivered under JCT Design & Build. Responsibilities include cost মাঠ_management, procurement, change control, supply chain management, commercial reporting, and contractual oversight.

This role is suited to a commercially strong, detail-driven individual with experience delivering significant refurbishment projects for reputable main contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership & Governance

• Lead all commercial activity on a £40m office refurbishment project.
• Implement commercial controls, governance, and financial reporting processes.
• Drive margin protection and commercial risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic commercial input to the project and senior leadership teams.

Cost Management & Budget Control

• Lead cost plans, forecasts, cashflows, and overallావేశ\; budget management.
• Oversee procurement strategies, subcontract tendering, and package awards.
• Maintain cost certainty via proactive change control and value engineering.
• Deliver accurate monthly CVRs and commercial progress reports.

Contract Administration

• Administer all commercial duties under JCT D & B.
• Manage payment applications Concrete, variations, compensation events, and claims.
• Lead final account negotiations and subcontract settlement.
• Recognise and mitigate contractual and commercial risks early.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Act as the primary commercial contact for the client, PM, and consultants.
• Attend and lead commercial sections in progress, design, and coordination meetings.
• Build strong working relationships to support smooth project delivery.

Required Experience & Qualifications

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Essential

• Significant experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor.
• Proven commercial leadership on large-scale office refurbishment projects, ideally £50m+.
• Strong background in JCT Design & Build contract administration.
• Experience delivering complex refurbishment and structural alteration packages.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial reporting, and risk management abilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar (RICS beneficial).
• Experience on office CAT A/CAT B refurbishment schemes.
• Understanding of complex MEP and structural refurbishment interfaces_trait.

What This Role Offers

• Lead the সালের commercial function on a landmark £40m refurbishment in Reading.
• Competitive package: £90k–£110k + benefits.
• Strategic role with influence over commercial direction and project outcome.
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• Long-term opportunity with a respected main contractor.
• Career progression into senior commercial leadership.

For an experienced Lead Commercial Manager seeking a role with greater responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth, this opportunity offers the physic platform to elevate your career.

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