Commercial Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a well-established, highly profitable specialist contractor delivering M&E sprinkler packages across complex high-rise developments.

This is a key leadership role within the business, acting as the Commercial Lead across multiple schemes ranging from £500k to £5M. Projects are primarily within high-rise developments, including office blocks, student accommodation schemes, and DFE (Department for Education) works.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will take full responsibility for the commercial performance of projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will oversee contract assessment and evaluation, manage commercial risk, and ensure strong financial governance across all schemes.

Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing and negotiating contracts, primarily under JCT forms of contract

Acting as Commercial Lead across multiple high-rise projects

Managing the commercial aspects of M&E sprinkler packages

Overseeing subcontract procurement and package management

Preparing and submitting valuations and applications for payment

Managing variations, change control, and cost reporting

Carrying out take-offs and supporting pricing where required

Leading final account negotiations and agreement

You will work closely with operational, design, and senior leadership teams to ensure projects are commercially controlled, risks are mitigated, and profit margins are protected.

Requirements

Proven experience operating as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the M&E sector

Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts

Experience delivering projects valued between £500k and £5M

Background working on high-rise developments such as office blocks, student accommodation, or DFE schemes

Ability to manage commercial processes independently and confidently

Strong negotiation skills and contractual awareness

Sprinkler or fire protection experience is advantageous but not essential

Commercially astute with a proactive, strategic approach

What's On Offer

£80,000 – £85,000 basic salary

Competitive package including car allowance or company car

Performance-related bonus

Luxury, state-of-the-art office environment

Opportunity to join a financially strong business with high profit margins and a secure pipeline of work

Senior-level responsibility with clear progression opportunities

This role would suit a commercially driven professional looking to take ownership within a strong, profitable contractor operating across complex and technically demanding high-rise developments