Commercial Manager
CV-LibraryBridgend, Bridgend county boroughpermanentPosted: 4 November 2026
Apply NowWe’re recruiting on behalf of an established contractor with a diverse workload for a commercially astute, all-round Commercial Manager. Working across building maintenance, social housing, commercial strip-out and refurbishment, retail and leisure, and residential and commercial roofing, you’ll own the commercial performance of projects valued at £5m and above, protecting margin and keeping cost, risk and contractual positions under control.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the commercial function across a varied portfolio of projects and term/maintenance contracts, from tender through to final account
* Manage cost control, cash flow, cost-value reconciliations and forecasting, reporting to the senior team
* Oversee valuations, applications for payment, variations, change control and extensions of time
* Review contracts and manage contractual risk, including claims, notices and dispute avoidance
* Lead procurement and manage subcontractors and suppliers, including tendering, orders, subcontract agreements and payments
* Support bids and tenders with pricing reviews, commercial strategy and risk assessment
* Work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Managers to protect margin and deliver projects on programme
* Manage and develop Quantity Surveyors and other members of the commercial team
* Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting using digital platforms
* Promote and uphold health and safety standards across all commercial activity
About You
* Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector
* Track record of managing commercial performance on projects of £5m and above
* Broad sector experience across areas such as social housing, refurbishment and strip-out, maintenance, retail and leisure, and roofing
* Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts, including term and measured-term contracts
* Excellent measurement, valuation, negotiation and cost-forecasting skills
* Experience managing and mentoring a commercial team
* Competent IT user, with advanced Excel and commercial or project software (e.g. CostX, Procore, Asite or similar)
* Valid CSCS card
* Full UK driving licence
Highly Desirable
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline
* MRICS, MCIOB or working towards chartered status
* Experience with Welsh social housing frameworks and clients
* SMSTS or SSSTS
What’s on Offer
* Brand new office premises, including an on-site gym
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the commercial function across a varied portfolio of projects and term/maintenance contracts, from tender through to final account
* Manage cost control, cash flow, cost-value reconciliations and forecasting, reporting to the senior team
* Oversee valuations, applications for payment, variations, change control and extensions of time
* Review contracts and manage contractual risk, including claims, notices and dispute avoidance
* Lead procurement and manage subcontractors and suppliers, including tendering, orders, subcontract agreements and payments
* Support bids and tenders with pricing reviews, commercial strategy and risk assessment
* Work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Managers to protect margin and deliver projects on programme
* Manage and develop Quantity Surveyors and other members of the commercial team
* Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting using digital platforms
* Promote and uphold health and safety standards across all commercial activity
About You
* Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector
* Track record of managing commercial performance on projects of £5m and above
* Broad sector experience across areas such as social housing, refurbishment and strip-out, maintenance, retail and leisure, and roofing
* Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts, including term and measured-term contracts
* Excellent measurement, valuation, negotiation and cost-forecasting skills
* Experience managing and mentoring a commercial team
* Competent IT user, with advanced Excel and commercial or project software (e.g. CostX, Procore, Asite or similar)
* Valid CSCS card
* Full UK driving licence
Highly Desirable
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline
* MRICS, MCIOB or working towards chartered status
* Experience with Welsh social housing frameworks and clients
* SMSTS or SSSTS
What’s on Offer
* Brand new office premises, including an on-site gym