Senior Commercial & Operations Manager (Fit-Out)

Energy Jobline CVL; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to take a senior role within a growing specialist contractor. The role blends commercial management with operational oversight, working closely with Directors to drive project performance and robust commercial controls.

The role includes overseeing live project commercial performance, reviewing costs and margins, supporting negotiations, and mentoring commercial staff across procurement and contracting activities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in drylining, ceilings, partitions, interior fit-out or specialist contracting.
• Experience in commercial management with a focus on construction projects.
• Proven ability to review budgets, CVRs, margins and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day commercial performance of live projects.
• Review project costs, margins, forecasts and commercial reporting.
• Monitor profitability and identify commercial risks.
• Oversee and support Quantity Surveyors and other commercial staff.
• Review valuations, variations, applications and final accounts.
• Support contract negotiations and commercial decision-making.
• Work with operations teams to ensure projects are commercially controlled.
• Review procurement costs and supplier/subcontractor purchasing.
• Report to Directors on costs, forecasts and risks.
• Support wider operational matters and process improvements.

Skills

Drylining

Ceilings

Partitions

Interior fit-out

Commercial management

Operational oversight

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to take a senior role within a growing specialist contractor. The role blends commercial management with operational oversight, working closely with Directors to drive project performance and robust commercial controls.

The role includes overseeing live project commercial performance, reviewing costs and margins, supporting negotiations, and mentoring commercial staff across procurement and contracting activities.