Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: London or Bristol (hybrid working, with travel between sites)
Salary: £65,000–£70,000
Sector: Timber Engineering
Overview:
We are seeking a Commercial Manager to join a dynamic construction focused team, supporting projects across London and Bristol. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in estimating, procurement, and post construction management, with the ability to oversee subcontractor engagement and contribute to efficient, profitable project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with estimating to set price codes and cost centres
- Measure, record, and value work on projects
- Oversee contract management, including variations and final accounts
- Ensure value for money is achieved on all procurement and supplier contracts
- Qualify and let contracts to a supplier network, including arranging PQQs
- Support tendering and estimation processes, including assisting sales teams with tender responses
- Build and manage project cashflows and financial programming
- Maintain accurate commercial documentation and reports
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience in commercial contract management, ideally within the structural timber or sub contractor construction industry
- Strong understanding of commercial tendering processes and procedures
- Commitment to delivering best value commercial performance
- Excellent communication skills with clients, potential clients, and colleagues
- High proficiency in IT, including MS Office
- Self-motivated and able to manage own workload independently
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Able to work to tight deadlines with strong attention to detail
This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
If you are interested in this role, please click ‘Apply’ to submit a confidential application.
Key Skills: Commercial Manager, Estimating, Quantity Surveyor, Timber Frame, Timber Engineering, CLT, Glulam, New Build
