Commercial Manager – Construction & Fit Out
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Surveyor looking to step up
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Location: Airdrie / Central Belt
Permanent | Office & Site Based
We're working with a forward-thinking construction and fit out contractor with an excellent reputation across Scotland. With a strong pipeline of repeat business and long-term frameworks, they are looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to join their growing team.
The company delivers a mix of construction, fit out and small works projects, typically around £300K, with larger projects ranging from £600K to £1.5M and projects up to £3.5M.
They hold a long-term framework with energy firms, delivering substations, alongside an established framework portfolio of school and education projects across Central Belt.
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you will lead a small commercial team of Estimators and Quantity Surveyors, overseeing the commercial performance of projects from tender through to completion. Your main priority will be clients and technical detail, trusting and overseeing your team to deliver results within their own roles.
You'll be involved in:
- Leading and supporting a team of 3 Estimators / QS's
- Managing the commercial performance of multiple projects
- Overseeing tenders, procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts
- Working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
- Maintaining strong relationships with established subcontractors and suppliers
- Getting involved in technical and commercial detail
- Negotiating commercially at an early stage to avoid unnecessary disputes
- Supporting projects across construction, fit out and frameworks
- Ensuring projects are delivered commercially and profitably
About You
The ideal Commercial Manager will have a strong joinery, fit out or construction background, with experience managing multiple projects and a commercial team.
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Commercial Manager employer: GS3 Recruitment Glasgow
Join a reputable specialist contractor in Glasgow, where you will find a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on refurbishment and specialist construction projects, this company offers a dynamic environment where you can take on varied responsibilities and advance your career, whether you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor or a junior professional eager to learn. Enjoy competitive salaries, hybrid working opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on exciting projects across Scotland.
