Senior Commercial Manager

Premises Recruitment Ltd; Wickford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Premises Recruitment Ltd in Essex is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee commercial operations across multiple projects in the interiors and fit-out sector. The role focuses on driving profitability, monitoring budgets, and leading the commercial team to successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring senior experience, strong knowledge of contracts and final accounts, and a proven ability to manage costs, procurement, and client relationships within a specialist

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the commercial function across multiple projects.
• Provide commercial leadership and support to the wider commercial team.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Manage CVRs, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Oversee contractual matters, variations, valuations and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Manage procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
• Work closely with operational and senior management teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager

Location: Essex

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + package

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established specialist construction contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join their team.

The business operates within the specialist interiors and fit-out sector, delivering a range of commercial projects involving drylining, suspended ceilings, partitioning, architectural glazing and interior refurbishment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take on a senior position within the business, overseeing commercial operations, driving profitability and supporting the successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the commercial function across multiple projects.
• Provide commercial leadership and support to the wider commercial team.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Manage CVRs, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Oversee contractual matters, variations, valuations and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Manage procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
• Work closely with operational and senior management teams to ensure successful project delivery.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager or similar senior position.
• Ideally have a background working for a specialist interiors, fit-out, drylining, ceilings or partitioning contractor.
• Strong understanding of commercial management within the construction industry.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and managing commercial teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Commercially astute, with a proven ability to manage costs and maximise profitability.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £90,000 - £100,000, depending on experience.
• Competitive package.
• Senior position within an established specialist contractor.
• Opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of the business.