Commercial Manager

Company: FM Search & Select Ltd
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Commercial Manager – FM Contracts (Education & Healthcare)

Solihull / Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Package + Flexible Working

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a high-performing team delivering complex Facilities Management contracts across the UK within the education and healthcare sectors.

This role will see you take ownership of the commercial performance of a multi-site portfolio valued at circa £11m, working closely with operational teams to drive value, manage risk, and support long-term contract success.

The Role

You will play a key role in the commercial oversight of large-scale FM contracts, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and operational efficiency are maintained across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day commercial performance across a multi-site FM portfolio
  • Analyse contract payment mechanisms, monitor KPIs, and identify areas for improvement
  • Support contract teams with identifying opportunities for growth and added value
  • Oversee contract variations, subcontractor agreements, and dispute resolution processes
  • Ensure all billable works and contractual obligations are accurately captured
  • Manage invoicing, work-in-progress (WIP), and payment processes
  • Support lifecycle planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting
  • Produce performance reports and analyse financial variances
  • Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities
  • Support bid activity through contract review and commercial input
  • Lead commercial assessments and coordinate responses across internal teams
  • Engage with clients to manage expectations and negotiate outcomes
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across stakeholders and supply chain
  • Deliver clear commercial insights and support decision-making at all levels

✅ About You

  • Proven experience in a senior commercial role within FM or related sectors
  • Strong understanding of complex contract environments (e.g. PFI, NEC, JCT or similar)
  • Knowledge of both hard and soft FM services, including lifecycle planning
  • Commercially astute with strong analytical and negotiation skills
  • Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and sites
  • Degree-qualified or professionally accredited (preferred but not essential)

What’s on Offer

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Opportunity to work on high-value, complex contracts across the UK
  • Long-term career development within a growing and stable environment
  • Supportive team culture with a strong focus on collaboration
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

⭐ Why Apply

  • Join a business with a strong pipeline of secured work
  • Play a key role in shaping the commercial success of major FM contracts
  • Gain exposure to complex, high-value projects
  • Benefit from a flexible working culture and clear progression opportunities

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion

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Posted: April 13th, 2026