Commercial Manager - Scaffolding in Southampton

£55,000 + Self Employed + Fuel Card Car Expenses
Are you an experienced Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor with a background in scaffolding, civils or specialist subcontracting? Do you enjoy autonomy, problem-solving and playing a key role in driving business profitability?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing specialist contractor in a pivotal commercial position, on a contract to PAYE basis. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll lead the commercial function from tender handover to final account, influencing cost control, margin improvement and the commercial direction of the business.
If you're commercially sharp, confident at managing multiple live projects and looking for a role where your expertise and initiative will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of contracts from tender handover to final account
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations and applications for payment
• Measure and value site works, including variations, extras and extensions
• Maintain accurate Cost-Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and project forecasting
• Monitor labour efficiency, margins and overall commercial performance
• Work closely with Operations and Finance teams to align cost, revenue and hire reporting
• Review contract terms, retentions and payment cycles, protecting the commercial position
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with client QSs
• Support tender reviews, pricing strategies and pre-contract handovers
• Build strong client relationships whilst safeguarding the business's commercial interests
• Provide commercial insight to senior management identifying risk, opportunity and trends

Skills & Experience

• You'll bring a mix of commercial rigour, construction knowledge and practical hands-on delivery experience.
  We're looking for someone who has:
• Able to bring in £1m of client work in the first 3 months, or a proven track record of doing so in the past.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a QS / Commercial Manager role (in scaffolding or a related trade preferred)
• Strong knowledge of JCT subcontracts and variation procedures
• Proven track record preparing valuations, applications and final accounts
• High level of numerical accuracy and strong Excel capability
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and meaningful commercial influence
• A growing specialist contractor where your contribution will make a real difference
• Genuine scope for autonomy, variety and progression

If you're ready to step into a role where you'll take ownership and drive commercial performance, we'd love to talk to you. Apply today and let's discuss how this role could be the next step in your career.

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