Commercial Manager

Company: Involve Recruitment
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

We’re recruiting a Commercial Manager to join a well-established business with an excellent reputation across social housing retrofit, planned maintenance and refurbishment. Based in Cardiff, you’ll lead a team of Quantity Surveyors while overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from £500k to £20m.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, this is a genuine leadership opportunity where you’ll drive commercial performance, shape strategy and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

The role requires a commercially astute leader with the experience and confidence to manage the commercial and contractual complexities of large-scale social housing projects.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or aspiring Senior Quantity Surveyor
  • Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge, with a thorough understanding of both NEC and JCT forms of contract
  • The ability to interpret complex contractual obligations, identify commercial risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies
  • A proactive approach to recognising commercial opportunities, protecting margin and maximising project profitability
  • Strong negotiation skills and the confidence to challenge, influence and make informed commercial decisions
  • Experience leading and developing commercial teams while building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
  • A strategic mindset, capable of balancing operational delivery with commercial performance and long-term business objectives

This is an opportunity for a commercially driven professional who can see beyond the numbers – anticipating potential issues before they arise, identifying opportunities to add value, and providing the commercial leadership that supports successful project delivery and sustained business growth

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Posted: July 8th, 2026