Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Banbridge, Co Down - Additional Travel is required to Bristol (2 days per week – fully covered by the company)
Salary: £100-120k base plus bonus
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (early finish on Fridays)
Additional Travel: Frequent travel is required to Bristol (2 days per week – fully covered by the company)
Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff throughout the full project lifecycle. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in driving commercial performance, managing risk, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered profitably and efficiently.
This role would suit a commercially focused professional with strong leadership skills and proven experience managing large-scale construction projects under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, Trainees, and Commercial Support Staff to achieve turnover and profit targets.
- Oversee budget reviews, cost value reconciliations, and KPI reporting.
- Contribute to cash flow forecasting, programme reporting, and revenue updates.
- Support commercial teams during client meetings and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Ensure accurate commercial record keeping and promote best practice across the commercial function.
- Provide guidance and support to Quantity Surveyors on contractual and procurement matters.
- Mentor and develop team members, encouraging professional growth and qualifications.
- Lead pre-construction and project start-up activities, identifying and resolving contract-related issues.
- Manage commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project profitability.
- Drive projects through to successful final account settlement while maintaining cash flow targets.
- Undertake full line management responsibilities, including recruitment, performance management, absence management, and disciplinary procedures.
- Oversee subcontract procurement and administration, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Continuously improve commercial processes and ensure adherence to company procedures.
- Collaborate with finance teams during financial reviews and reporting activities.
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
Experience & Knowledge
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Commercial Manager or similar senior commercial role.
- Proven experience administering JCT Design & Build and NEC contracts.
- Demonstrable track record delivering projects for Tier 1 Main Contractors.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working within M&E contracting or specialist subcontracting environments.
- Professional membership or working towards chartered status.
Benefits:
- Cash Health Plan, including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 4x Salary Death in Service Cover
- Company Pension Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits
- Paid Professional Memberships and Subscriptions
- Employee Discount Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Branded Workwear
- Social and Wellbeing Initiatives
- Annual Health Checks
- Access to On-site Gym Facilities
- Long Service Awards
- Additional Annual Leave Linked to Service
- Ongoing Training and Career Development Opportunities
- Free On-site Parking
How to Apply:
Please get in touch either by calling Mark McKenna on 028 9602 6848 or by clicking APPLY NOW for a confidential chat.