Senior Commercial Manager 📍 Bristol 💰 £100,000+ (DOE) + Package 🏗️ £50m Scheme The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to take a leading role on a £50 million refurbishment scheme in central Bristol. This high-profile project involves the major redevelopment of an existing commercial building, delivering a cut-and-carve transformation with Cat A fit-out. Works include extensive structural alterations, significant MEPH upgrades, and full façade replacement, creating a high-quality, modern commercial space. This is a technically complex scheme requiring a commercially astute leader who can drive performance, manage risk, and work collaboratively across all project stakeholders. Key Requirements To be considered, you will have: Proven experience delivering projects circa £50m in value Experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor A strong track record delivering cut & carve and Cat A commercial schemes Solid knowledge of JCT Design & Build contracts Strong commercial and process management skills, including: Procurement schedules Provisional sum management Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reporting Experience overseeing major MEPH packages and façade replacement works A proven ability to manage subcontractors effectively (firm but fair) Experience leading a commercial team of approximately 5 staffThe Role Pre-Construction Develop and manage the procurement strategy, a key project control tool Build strong relationships with the client, PQS, and professional team Lead trade contractor procurement, from prequalification through to award Produce detailed trade package documentation Contribute to budgeting, cost planning, and value engineering Manage the tender event schedule alongside the design team Establish and agree the initial cost/value reconciliation baselineConstruction Phase Implement robust financial controls and reporting systems with a "no surprises" approach Manage and administer all trade contracts and letters of intent Lead change control processes, assessing cost and programme implications Produce and manage monthly CVRs, cost reports, and cashflow forecasts Oversee valuations and ensure timely client payments Monitor procurement and expenditure against budgets Support the project team to ensure programme and commercial alignmentPost-Construction Lead the agreement of final accounts with subcontractors and client representatives Complete final CVR and cost reconciliation reporting Ensure thorough project close-out and document archiving Finalise all warranty and commercial documentationYour Approach You will: Work collaboratively with the supply chain to build long-term relationships Engage closely with clients, consultants, and PQS, ensuring best value delivery Maintain a proactive, "no surprises" approach to cost management Be hands-on and detail-focused, particularly regarding project finances Understand and support programme delivery through commercial input Mentor and develop junior commercial staff Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and high standards Be organised, structured, and solution-focused, addressing issues earlyWhat's on Offer Salary of £100,000+ (flexible depending on experience) Competitive benefits package Opportunity to lead a complex, flagship £50m redevelopment Strong pipeline of future work providing long-term career prospects Collaborative and high-performing project environmentApply Now If you are an experienced Senior Commercial Manager looking to take ownership of a major redevelopment scheme in Bristol, we would be keen to hear from you. Send me a message or drop me an email with you're CV if you want to learn more: (phone number removed) (url removed) Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
