Senior Commercial Manager

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive benefits package

Long-term career prospects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Commercial Manager for a major Bristol refurbishment project. You will lead all commercial activities from procurement through to final accounts, delivering robust financial performance on a high-profile scheme.

The ideal candidate will have senior commercial management experience in fit-out, refurbishment or major construction, with strong contract knowledge, negotiation skills and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior commercial management for fit-out/refurbishment or major construction schemes.
• Track record delivering high-value, complex projects from inception to final account.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent negotiation, financial management and cost-control capabilities.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop commercial teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related field.
• Professional membership would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities across the project lifecycle including procurement, subcontract management, cost control and final accounts.
• Provide strategic commercial direction and ensure robust financial management during delivery.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies that align with project objectives.
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor selection and contract negotiations.
• Ensure change control processes protect contractual entitlements.
• Collaborate with project teams to support programme and delivery objectives.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the wider commercial team.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Financial management

Cost control

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Contract knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management degree

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager

Location: Bristol
Sector: Commercial Fit-Out Refurbishment Retrofit Luxury Workspace

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join a leading commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor delivering high-quality, design-led workspace environments.

With works underway on a major retrofit and refurbishment scheme in Bristol, this role offers the opportunity to take commercial leadership on a flagship project that will transform an existing building into premium office accommodation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in protecting the commercial interests of the business while ensuring the successful financial delivery of a complex, high-profile development.

The Role:

As Senior Commercial Manager, you will lead all commercial activities across the project lifecycle, from procurement and subcontract management through to cost control, forecasting and final account settlement. Working closely with operational and project teams, you will provide strategic commercial direction and ensure robust financial management throughout delivery.

This is a key leadership position requiring strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven track record of delivering major construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial management of a large-scale commercial fit-out and refurbishment project.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies that support successful project delivery and business objectives.
• Manage procurement activities, subcontractor selection and contract negotiations.
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify opportunities to maximise value and mitigate risk.
• Administer subcontract accounts, including valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Manage change control processes and ensure contractual entitlements are protected.
• Work collaboratively with project and operational teams to ensure commercial decisions support programme and delivery objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the wider commercial team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Senior Commercial Manager position within commercial fit-out, refurbishment or major construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience delivering high-value, complex construction schemes from inception through to final account.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent negotiation, financial management and cost control capabilities.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing commercial teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline.
• Professional membership status would be advantageous.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to take commercial leadership on a landmark workspace development in Bristol.
• Exposure to a complex, large-scale retrofit and refurbishment project.
• Long-term career prospects with a progressive and growing contractor.
• Competitive salary and executive benefits package.
• A collaborative environment that values commercial excellence, innovation and high-quality project delivery.