Overview
The Shore Group has been exclusively retained by a highly regarded, £200m + Tier 1 Main Contractor to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager for their Bristol region.
This is an appealing leadership opportunity to take full commercial ownership of a portfolio of landmark retrofit, cut & carve, and commercial office projects, with individual project values ranging from £50m to £100m+.
The successful candidate will enjoy significant autonomy, working closely with a respected senior leadership team while playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the business.
Beyond project delivery, you will help develop strategic client relationships, strengthen the supply chain, mentor commercial talent, and contribute to the expansion of the regional business.
Our client is seeking a commercially astute leader who embraces a collaborative, proactive, and relationship-driven approach. This position requires an individual who can balance robust financial control with a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and internal teams.
The Opportunity
- Lead the commercial delivery of major retrofit and cut & carve commercial office projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring robust financial control and commercial performance throughout.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, consultants, PQS teams, trade contractors, and the wider supply chain to drive collaboration, best value, and successful project outcomes.
- Develop procurement strategies, manage tendering and package procurement activities, undertake tender analysis, and support value engineering initiatives.
- Produce and manage project budgets, cost plans, cost/value reconciliations, cashflow forecasts, valuations, and monthly commercial reports, maintaining a proactive “no surprises” approach to cost management.
- Oversee trade contract negotiations, commercial risk management, change control, variations, and contractual documentation.
- Work closely with project and construction teams to understand programme requirements, identify risks and opportunities, and support the successful delivery of key project milestones.
- Act as the commercial lead in client, consultant, and project meetings, providing clear commercial guidance and maintaining transparency on project performance.
- Lead final account negotiations and all commercial close-out activities, ensuring efficient project completion and successful handover.
- Mentor and develop commercial team members, promoting a collaborative culture, professional excellence, and high-quality delivery across all project stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strong leadership through effective communication, organisation, problem-solving, and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
Candidate Profile
To be considered, you should ideally possess:
- A proven track record with a Tier 1 Main Contractor delivering major commercial construction projects.
- Experience acting as the commercial lead on projects valued at £50m+.
- Strong expertise in retrofit and cut & carve projects, including an understanding of structures, façades, cladding, and external works.
- Exceptional commercial acumen with the ability to drive financial performance whilst maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
- Experience building and managing high-performing supply chain partnerships.
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence clients, consultants, and project teams.
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers the chance to join a business with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex, high-profile projects while maintaining a genuinely collaborative culture. You will be trusted to lead significant commercial schemes, influence strategic business decisions, and play a key role in the continued growth of a highly respected contractor.
For ambitious commercial leaders seeking a career-defining role within a progressive and entrepreneurial environment, this represents an exceptional opportunity.
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