Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Solihull (Flexible / Hybrid Working)

Overview

Fuel Recruitment is working with a leading UK facilities management and construction organisation to recruit a Commercial Manager to support the delivery of Education and Healthcare FM projects nationwide. This role focuses on the commercial management of complex, multi‑site FM contracts with a combined value of approximately £11m.

The position offers flexible and remote working, with occasional travel to offices in Solihull, as well as visits to project sites across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the day‑to‑day commercial management of multi‑site FM contracts, ensuring value is maximised and risks are controlled

* Maintain and improve commercial processes, payment mechanisms and KPI monitoring

* Manage contract conditions, variations, subcontractor agreements and dispute resolution

* Oversee invoicing, WIP and payment processes, intervening where corrective action is required

* Support lifecycle planning, budgeting, forecasting and monthly cost/profit reporting

* Produce and present monthly performance dashboards, explaining variances and trends

* Review and optimise commercial systems including Concept CAFM, Orbit, HFM and Builders Profile

* Support bids by reviewing contract documentation, leading commercial assessments and preparing evidence‑based responses

* Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, supply chain partners and internal teams

Key Skills & Experience

* Senior‑level commercial experience within FM or a related environment

* Strong background managing complex contracts such as PFI, LIFTco, JCT, NEC3 or NEC4

* Solid understanding of hard and soft FM services, including cleaning, catering and lifecycle planning

* Proven ability to manage risk, opportunities, disputes and contractual compliance

* Experience producing financial reports, forecasts and performance dashboards

* Confident engaging with clients and leading commercial discussions and negotiations

* Degree‑level qualification or relevant professional membership preferred

Benefits

* Flexible and agile working arrangements

* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, with the option to purchase additional days

* Comprehensive pension scheme and family leave policies

* Private medical options and 24/7 employee assistance programme

* Cycle to Work scheme and wide range of corporate discounts

* Funded annual membership to a recognised professional body

* Ongoing training and clear career development pathways