Commercial Manager
Commercial Manager – Public Sector Maintenance & FM
Liverpool – £70,000 – £75,000 per annum + benefits
About the Company
A UK-based facilities management provider delivering hard and soft FM services across public sector estates. The business specialises in complex maintenance contracts, covering building fabric, M&E systems, energy management, and operational support.
Committed to operational excellence, compliance, and long-term client partnerships, the company promotes a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture.
The Role
As Commercial Manager – Public Sector Maintenance & FM, you will oversee the financial, contractual, and operational performance of large-scale maintenance and FM contracts. This role requires strong analytical skills, NEC4 contract knowledge, and experience driving contract profitability and compliance.
As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for:
Providing commercial leadership across hard and soft FM services.
Ensuring services are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in line with contractual commitments.
Holding full commercial accountability for large public sector contracts.
Managing budgets, forecasting, cost control, and profitability.
Leading commercial negotiations on contract amendments, pricing, and service changes.
Managing change control processes under NEC4 contracts.
Monitoring KPIs, reporting, and proactively mitigating risks.
Streamlining processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Managing subcontractor relationships, payments, and performance.
Providing commercial guidance to operational teams and stakeholders.
The Ideal Candidate
Proven commercial management experience in Facilities Management (hard and soft FM).
Strong knowledge of public sector maintenance contracts.
Experience with NEC4 contracts, including cost reimbursable mechanisms and change control.
Excellent analytical, financial, and reporting skills.
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in risk management, subcontractor oversight, and process improvement.
What's on Offer
£70,000 – £75,000 salary (DOE)
Car allowance
Bonus scheme
33 days holiday plus bank holidays
Healthcare cashback plan
Company pension contribution
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme, retail & gym discounts
Learning & development opportunities
The chance to work on large-scale public sector FM projects in a supportive, inclusive, and values-driven organisation
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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