Commercial Manager

EFAB Resourcing is currently seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commercial Manager to play a key role in driving our clients’ business forward. The successful candidate will take ownership of key commercial functions across the business, including business development, estimating/quantity surveying input, procurement, and contract management. You will work closely with the in‑house Accountant to analyse financial performance and make informed commercial decisions that positively impact profitability, sustainability, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership & Business Growth
  • Drive the commercial performance of the business, identifying opportunities to improve margins and efficiency.
  • Support and contribute to business development activity, including tender strategy, client engagement, and framework opportunities.
  • Provide commercial insight and challenge to support strategic decision‑making.
• Estimating / Quantity Surveying
  • Oversee or support estimating activities, including tender reviews, cost plans, and risk analysis.
  • Input into value engineering, cost control, and commercial forecasting.
  • Ensure projects are commercially viable from pre‑construction through delivery.
• Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Manage and develop supply chain relationships.
  • Lead procurement strategies to ensure best value, quality, and risk mitigation.
  • Negotiate subcontract and supplier terms.
• Contracts Management
  • Manage contracts across projects, with strong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC forms of contract.
  • Identify and manage commercial risk, variations, claims, and final accounts.
  • Ensure contractual compliance and protect the commercial interests of the business.
• Financial Analysis & Collaboration
  • Liaise closely with the in‑house Accountant to analyse costs, forecasts, cashflow, and project performance.
  • Review financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support budgeting and reporting processes.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, or similar role within construction.
• Strong background in at least one of the following:
  • Business Development
  • Estimating
  • Quantity Surveying
• Solid understanding of construction procurement and contract administration.
• Practical experience working with JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Commercially driven and results‑focused.
• Inquisitive mindset with a desire to fully understand projects, contracts, and financial performance.
• Confident decision‑maker with the ability to balance risk and opportunity.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.

What’s On Offer

• A senior, influential role within a growing construction business.
• Opportunity to genuinely shape and grow the commercial function.
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Long‑term career progression potential.
• A close‑knit, supportive management environment.

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