Commercial Manager
This is an opportunity to join a progressive principal contractor operating at the forefront of UK facade remediation. Backed by a listed parent group with turnover exceeding £600 million and supported by strong cash reserves, the business offers genuine stability alongside the pace and flexibility of a modern, dynamic team. With secured work through to 2028 and projects up to £22 million, you will be joining at a time of sustained growth and long term opportunity.
Culture is a genuine focus, with weekly feedback helping shape senior leadership decisions and supporting the company's ambition to be recognised as one of the Times Top 100 Places to Work by 2026.
Commercial Manager Salary & Benefits
Salary: £65,000 to £85,000 (DOE)
Location: 2 days per week in the Portsmouth office with UK wide travel and hybrid working
25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Hybrid working available
Pension scheme
Project bonus scheme
Company bonus scheme
4 years death in service cover
Critical illness cover
Regular team and company wide social events
Comprehensive in house and external training and development
Access to Udemy and other training platforms
Office facilities include stocked kitchen and shower
Charity fundraising days
Commercial Manager Job Overview
Provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of facade remediation and external envelope projects
Take ownership of project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, CVRs and cash flow reporting
Lead commercial strategy from contract award through delivery to final account
Manage contract administration, risk management and change control across multiple projects
Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation, valuations and final account settlement
Support and develop Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff, setting standards and ensuring best practice
Work closely with operational teams to identify opportunities, manage cost exposure and protect margin
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Provide accurate, timely reporting to senior leadership and support strategic commercial decision making
Regular nationwide site visits with a consistent presence in the Portsmouth office as required
Commercial Manager Requirements
Proven experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar role within facade, cladding or external envelope works
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, ideally with experience of JCT and similar contract forms
Track record of managing CVRs, forecasting, variations and final accounts on multi million pound projects
Confident leading teams, managing stakeholders and working directly with clients
Strong communication and negotiation skills with a proactive, solutions led approach
Based within a commutable distance of Portsmouth and willing to travel nationwideBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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