Senior Commercial Manager

PSR Solutions; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in the UK is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to manage multiple industrial and logistics projects. The successful candidate will lead the commercial management process, oversee financial planning, and mentor teams to ensure high standards and consistency. This office-based role offers a salary between £105,000 - £125,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package and a chance to work on landmark projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Commercial Manager or Commercial Manager with a main contractor.
• Strong background in industrial and/or logistics construction projects.
• Experience managing large-scale projects valued 20m+.
• Excellent contractual knowledge (e.g. JCT / NEC).

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple industrial and logistics projects from pre-construction through final account.
• Oversee cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across projects.
• Manage and mentor commercial teams, ensuring best practice and consistency.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, including subcontractor procurement.
• Work closely with project directors and construction teams.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contractual knowledge (JCT / NEC)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline

Job description

Client Information

Our client is a leading main contractor specialising in industrial and logistics developments. With a strong national presence, they deliver high-value projects ranging from 20m to 150m. Office based in Solihull, with involvement in projects across the UK.

Senior Commercial Manager - Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple industrial and logistics projects from pre-construction through to final account.

• Oversee cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across projects valued 20m- 150m.

• Manage and mentor commercial teams, ensuring best practice and consistency across projects.

• Negotiate and administer contracts, including subcontractor procurement and commercial agreements.

• Manage risk, value engineering, variations, and change control to protect project margins.

• Work closely with project directors, construction teams, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.

Senior Commercial Manager - Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Commercial Manager or Commercial Manager with a main contractor.

• Strong background in industrial and/or logistics construction projects.

• Experience managing large-scale projects valued 20m+.

• Excellent contractual knowledge (e.g. JCT / NEC).

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Happy to travel nationally to projects when required.

Senior Commercial Manager - Benefits

• 105,000 - 125,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on landmark industrial and logistics schemes nationwide.

• Stable, office-based role in Solihull with national project exposure.