Senior Commercial Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fit-out contractor in Reading is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to lead a £16 million CAT A fit-out project. The role requires a degree in construction and at least 3 years' experience in similar projects. You will work initially on-site and later transition to a hybrid model, managing sub-contractors and ensuring project completion. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £100,000 based on experience, along with development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £100,000 depending on experience

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience with fit-out contractors or familiarity with fit-out projects.
• Previous experience managing a £10+ million CAT A fit out project.

Responsibilities

• Working from the PCSA/2 Stage tender process to delivering the site and working through to completion and final accounts.
• Running a high valued project independently and reporting into the divisional director.
• Managing Packages and Sub-Contractors.
• Conducting Site Meetings.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Education

Degree qualified in construction

Job description

Overview

Reference: ALFRSCM01_1757080403
Posted: September 5, 2025

About the role of Senior Commercial Manager: Great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join an ambitious and growing fit out contractor that's part of a privately owned, £150 million group. They're looking for a senior commercial manager to run a £16 million CAT A fit out in reading. Initially it will be 5 days a week on site, then split 3 days to 2 between the site and their Westminster office. Then business specialises in CAT A and B fit outs, technical services and building refurbishments.

Responsibilities

• Working from the PCSA/2 Stage tender process, to delivering the site and working through to completion and final accounts.
• Running a high valued project independently and reporting into the divisional director.
• Managing Packages.
• Managing Sub-Contractors.
• Site Meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience with fit-out contractors or familiarity with fit-out projects.
• Previous experience managing a £10+ million CAT A fit out project.
• Degree qualified and needs to be construction based.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

What we offer

• £100,000 + salary depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a company with over 30 years in the industry and a team of expert managers to help deliver training schemes for personal and career development where required.

If you want to hear about this Senior Commercial Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Alex Leaver in our London office on 07921 466 436.