Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager - New Opportunity

Our client is a leading contractor operating across the UK and Ireland, delivering projects in sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, and residential. With a strong reputation in the construction industry and an impressive pipeline of current and future projects, they are recognised as a market leader.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join their team. This role will involve working on large-scale projects valued at £20M+, and candidates should have a proven track record within a main contractor or specialist contractor environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of junior and project quantity surveyors
• Oversee accurate site measurement and valuation processes
• Prepare and manage budgets, including capital and operational expenditure
• Forecast costs and value in line with tender scope
• Monitor and report on key financial performance indicators
• Negotiate and agree rates for additional or varied work scopes
• Produce weekly and monthly commercial reports
• Manage risk, including reviewing and interpreting contract documentation
• Collaborate with senior management to plan, forecast, and report on project performance
• Consolidate contract data into monthly management accounts in coordination with finance teams
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, applications, and final account agreements
• Maximise commercial outcomes and manage contract variations effectively
• Support dispute resolution with clients and subcontractors
• Manage subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account settlement
• Assist in the development of subcontractor and supplier agreements

Candidate Profile:

• Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor with 8-10 years' experience
• Strong knowledge of NEC and Design & Build contracts
• Commercially aware, innovative, and focused on delivering long-term value
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to identify issues early
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

What's on Offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package, including pension, bonus, private healthcare, death-in-service cover, training and development opportunities, and employee discounts.

Weekly travel is required to mainland UK - 2 days per week on average.

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Michelle Doran at CSR on . Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business on behalf of our clients.

Skills:
Commercial Management Quantity Surveying

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