At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-end projects, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and ensure smooth project delivery.
- Company: Established contractor known for prestigious residential and commercial projects across London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, profit share, life insurance, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with long-term progression opportunities and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing business and work on exciting, bespoke projects that make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management or quantity surveying, strong communication skills, and construction qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000+ (DOE)
Location: Sutton, London (Relocating to Purley) - Office & Site Based Across London & South East
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Manager to join a long-established specialist contractor delivering prestigious high-end residential, commercial and heritage projects across London and the South East. The business is recognised for delivering exceptional bespoke interiors and specialist finishes on technically challenging projects, with values ranging from £100k to £1.5m. This role offers a varied position split between office and site responsibilities, involving commercial management, project coordination and client liaison. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, interior designers, subcontractors and internal manufacturing teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional, potentially from a Quantity Surveying background, looking to progress within a historic and growing business.
Job Requirements
- Previous experience within a Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyor or similar construction-related role
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing variations and project finances
- Experience within high-end residential, commercial or heritage projects
- Excellent Excel and IT skills, including formulas and calculations
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Experience managing subcontractors and client relationships
- Construction qualification desirable (suitable for CSCS eligibility)
- Experience preparing RAMS advantageous
- Invoice approval experience advantageous
- SMSTS / CSCS desirable
- Must live within approximately 40 minutes of the office location
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £60,000 - £70,000+ (DOE)
- Profit share bonus
- Life insurance
- Regular salary reviews
- Long-term progression opportunities
- Ongoing support with further training and qualifications, including SMSTS
- Opportunity to work on prestigious and specialist projects
- Permanent, full-time position
Key Responsibilities
- Managing projects and subcontractors across multiple live sites
- Handling project variations and commercial management duties
- Producing weekly client progress reports
- Liaising with clients, interior designers and project stakeholders
- Working closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth project delivery
- Managing site activities and supporting health & safety compliance
- Preparing and reviewing RAMS documentation
- Reviewing and approving invoices and project costs
- Monitoring programme performance and financial progress across projects
MANAGER, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER in Sutton employer: Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Join a prestigious and historic contractor in Sutton, London, where you will be part of a dynamic team delivering high-end residential and commercial projects. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers competitive salaries, profit share bonuses, and ongoing training opportunities, ensuring that you can advance your career while working on exceptional bespoke interiors. The collaborative work culture fosters strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry.
Contact Details:
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Recruitment Team
