Senior Commercial Manager

Sphere Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a major refurbishment project in Bristol. This role reports to the Commercial Director and oversees budgets, procurement, contracts and cash flow from pre-construction through to final account.

You will manage a high-value refurbishment, build strong relationships with client and supply chain, and mentor the commercial team to maximise project performance on this flagship city centre scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Commercial Manager/Commercial Manager/Managing Quantity Surveyor on major projects.
• Strong background in refurbishment, retrofit, cut & carve or commercial office developments.
• Experience working for a Tier One or leading regional main contractor.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a major commercial refurbishment project.
• Oversee project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Manage procurement strategy and subcontractor packages.
• Administer contracts and manage commercial risk.
• Lead the valuation, variation and final account processes.
• Mentor and support the commercial team on the project.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to maximise project performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Commercial management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager – Major Commercial Refurbishment

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Permanent or Fixed-Term Contract | Bristol

Competitive Salary + Excellent Package

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join a leading main contractor delivering one of Bristol's largest and most exciting commercial redevelopment projects.

Our client has secured a £74m city centre refurbishment and office fit-out scheme, transforming an existing office complex into a high-quality, sustainable workplace. This is a flagship project that will require a commercially astute leader to oversee all commercial activities from pre-construction through to final account.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will lead the commercial function on this high-profile development, ensuring robust financial management, effective procurement and strong contractual control throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with the project delivery team, you'll play a key role in maximising project performance while maintaining excellent relationships with the client, supply chain and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a major commercial refurbishment project.
• Oversee project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Manage procurement strategy and subcontractor packages.
• Administer contracts and manage commercial risk.
• Lead the valuation, variation and final account processes.
• Mentor and support the commercial team on the project.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to maximise project performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain.

About You

We're looking for an experienced commercial professional with a proven track record of delivering high-value commercial construction projects.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor on major projects.
• Strong background in refurbishment, retrofit, cut & carve or commercial office developments.
• Experience working for a Tier One or leading regional main contractor.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

What's on Offer

• Permanent or Fixed-Term Contract opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to play a key role on one of Bristol's flagship commercial developments.
• Long-term career progression within a successful and growing contractor.
• A collaborative working environment with a strong pipeline of major projects.

If you're an experienced Senior Commercial Manager looking to take ownership of a landmark commercial development, we'd love to hear from you