Senior Commercial Manager

Company: Fawkes & Reece London
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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Commercial Manager

Amazing new opportunity to work with a reputable main contractor based in Central London! This is such an exciting opportunity that doesn’t come around often!

About the role

Our Client is a huge tier 1 main contractor based in Central London with an outstanding £1 bill+ turnover! They are a very reputable business with a huge pipeline of work and have been around for more than 100 years. They work across the commercial office, custodial, education, defence, energy, healthcare and more sectors.

Our Client is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager that will work on a high profile, high value project of £250 million+. They are looking for someone that has commercial lead experience, has worked with a main contractor (preferably tier 1), is Degree qualified, has over 10 years experience, has worked on major projects, and has experience of large and complex claims.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Commercial lead on a high profile, high value project (£250 million plus), leading on all elements of contract procedures
  • Lead the commercial team and work with the commercial director (projects) to create the project execution plan
  • Provide a comprehensive service to address any contractual or commercial issues of the project as part of the Operational Risk Assessment (ORA), supporting strategic tender decisions
  • Regularly report on commercial data, including forecasting
  • Work in conjunction with design team advising on budgets and affordability
  • Ensure the strategy for contracted works is developed and takes into consideration the procurement procedures

Requirements

  • Significant experience working on major projects (£150 million plus) as the Commercial Lead, ideally within the commercial development/mixed‑use sector preferably Tier 1
  • Experienced in JCT forms of contract
  • Detailed working knowledge of contract and commercial law
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders (internal and external)
  • Team management experience
  • Experience of large and complex claims
  • MRCIS qualified (highly desirable)
  • Degree or equivalent in relevant commercial subject

What we offer

  • Location: Central London
  • Salary: £120k to £150k max depending upon experience.
  • Bonus: Discretionary 24% annual bonus based on Company/Operating Unit Performance.
  • Car Grade/Car Allowance £6,900pa
  • London Travel: £2,870pa
  • Private Medical BUPA – Family Cover
  • 3m notice

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Posted: May 13th, 2026