Commercial Manager – Construction

Commercial Manager | £55,000 – £65,000 + Car | Commercial Fit-Out | Project Values up to £750,000
Up Front Recruitment are hiring

The Package:

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£55,000 – £65,000 basic salary (DOE)

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Company car + fuel card after probation, with pool cars provided beforehand

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Mileage paid at 45ppm if a personal car is used

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20 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with a holiday buy/sell scheme

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Standard hours: 8am – 4:30pm, Monday–Friday (40 hours/week)

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Pension: Aviva – 3% employee, 5% employer

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On-site parking and close to major transport links

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From October: new salary sacrifice perks — including healthcare, childcare, groceries, and more

About the Company:

A fast-growing, family-run commercial fit‑out and maintenance contractor with a £13M turnover, employing over 50 tradespeople directly and an equal number through trusted sub‑contractors. With a strong office support team, they deliver high-spec fit‑outs, from office refurbishments and retail roll-outs to supermarket refreshes and maintenance works.

The Role:

As the Commercial Manager, you’ll own the commercial lifecycle of multiple projects (up to £750K each). You’ll:

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Lead on cost management, variations, valuations, and final accounts

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Administer and review subcontractor contracts and performance

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Monitor commercial risks and ensure contractual compliance

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Work closely with site teams, Project Coordinators, and Senior Leadership

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Contribute to bid response, margin forecasting, and strategic decision-making

What We’re Looking For:

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Proven experience in commercial or quantity surveying roles within fit-out or construction

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Skilled in contract administration, cost control, valuations, and risk mitigation

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Comfortable managing multiple live contracts and subcontractor relationships

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Strong communicator, commercially sharp, and detail-oriented

If this sounds like the next step in your career, Apply Now.Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details