Job title: Commercial Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: UK
Job published: 28-03-2025
Job ID: 38153

Job Description

Commercial Manager

We are in search of forward-thinking Commercial Manager to join this award-winning and employee focussed - design and build retail and leisure fit-out business.

Key Areas:

Management of commercial function with report into the MD

  • Production of take offs and estimates for tender enquiries
  • Compilation of subcontract tender packs when bidding for new work
  • Negotiation of contract sum values with both Clients and Suppliers
  • Supporting the operational delivery team during the pre-construction stage of projects by producing profitability plans & procurement schedules
  • Supporting the operational delivery team during the construction stage of projects by attending on-site valuations and producing and maintaining variation trackers
  • Supporting the operational delivery team at the final account stage of projects with regards to Client and Supply Chain final submissions
  • Building an understanding of contracts linked to the workstreams i.e. JCT/NEC, and applying these principles when awarding works to the Supply Chain
  • Playing an active role in developing the supply chain and negotiating stronger terms upon project award
  • Playing a key role in leading an evolving the commercial team
  • Maintaining good relationships through effective stakeholder management with Clients, Consultants, Supply Chain and Colleagues

Experience. (Ideally)

  • Knowledge of the JCT and NEC contracts
  • Experience in managing a team
  • Demonstrable experience working within the construction or fit out industries
  • Confident with understanding and translating drawings and designs into take off’s and schedules of work
  • Strong digital skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Able to manage over multiple projects at one time

Day-to-day

  • Providing estimation support on tender opportunities
  • Driving value on award
  • Managing the variation process on award
  • Developing the supply chain
  • Negotiating stronger terms upon project award
  • Leading and evolving the commercial team
  • Effective stakeholder management

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Retirement savings plan

If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for cost management and estimation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.