Commercial Manager

Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Banbridge, Co Down - Additional Travel is required to Bristol (2 days per week fully covered by the company)
Salary: £100-120k base plus bonus
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (early finish on Fridays)
Additional Travel : Frequent travel is required to Bristol (2 days per week fully covered by the company)
Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff throughout the full project lifecycle. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in driving commercial performance, managing risk, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered profitably and efficiently.
This role would suit a commercially focused professional with strong leadership skills and proven experience managing large-scale construction projects under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, Trainees, and Commercial Support Staff to achieve turnover and profit targets.
• Oversee budget reviews, cost value reconciliations, and KPI reporting.
• Contribute to cash flow forecasting, programme reporting, and revenue updates.
• Support commercial teams during client meetings and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure accurate commercial record keeping and promote best practice across the commercial function.
• Provide guidance and support to Quantity Surveyors on contractual and procurement matters.
• Mentor and develop team members, encouraging professional growth and qualifications.
• Lead pre-construction and project start-up activities, identifying and resolving contract-related issues.
• Manage commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project profitability.
• Drive projects through to successful final account settlement while maintaining cash flow targets.
• Undertake full line management responsibilities, including recruitment, performance management, absence management, and disciplinary procedures.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and administration, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Continuously improve commercial processes and ensure adherence to company procedures.
• Collaborate with finance teams during financial reviews and reporting activities.

Essential Criteria:
Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Commercial Manager or similar senior commercial role.
• Proven experience administering JCT Design & Build and NEC contracts.
• Demonstrable track record delivering projects for Tier 1 Main Contractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within M&E contracting or specialist subcontracting environments.
• Professional membership or working towards chartered status.

Benefits:

• Cash Health Plan, including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 4x Salary Death in Service Cover
• Company Pension Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits
• Paid Professional Memberships and Subscriptions
• Employee Discount Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Branded Workwear
• Social and Wellbeing Initiatives
• Annual Health Checks
• Access to On-site Gym Facilities
• Long Service Awards
• Additional Annual Leave Linked to Service
• Ongoing Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Free On-site Parking

How to Apply:
Please get in touch either by calling Mark McKenna on or by clicking APPLY NOW for a confidential chat.

Skills:
cost reporting project cost management JCT budgeting

Benefits:
Paid Holidays Pension Bonus Expenses Permanent Health Insurance Accommodation Travel Allowance

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