At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial operations, manage teams, and ensure project profitability.
- Company: Dynamic construction firm near Horley/Gatwick with growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car allowance, private healthcare, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Join a growing business and drive success across diverse projects.
- Why this job: Shape the future of projects and influence strategic decisions at Board level.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 77500 - 77500 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commercial Manager to join our team based near Horley / Gatwick. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the commercial performance across both surveying and estimating functions, ensuring strong financial control, risk management, and delivery of profitable projects.
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you will lead and oversee the commercial operations across multiple projects, managing both the Surveying and Estimating teams while maintaining a strong focus on profitability, risk mitigation, and cashflow management. This is a hands-on leadership position reporting at Board level, requiring a confident decision-maker who can drive consistency and best practice across all commercial activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Surveying Team Leadership
- Manage a team of 2 Surveyors and 1 Commercial Administrator
- Oversee monthly applications for payment
- Lead cashflow management, including payment and pay less notices
- Conduct account reviews and client meetings
- Prepare and negotiate final accounts
- Provide accurate reporting to Board level
- Estimating & Pre-Construction Oversight
- Review tender documentation and contract orders
- Ensure clear understanding of commercial terms and contract risks
- Identify key risks, red flags, and opportunities
- Support alignment between estimating and delivery teams
- Commercial Support to Estimating
- Oversee Estimating Manager, 2 Estimators, and 1 Junior Estimator
- Ensure consistency and accuracy across all tenders and estimates
- Drive a robust commercial approach across pre-construction activities
- Overall Commercial Responsibility
- Full ownership of live project commercial performance
- Protect margins and profitability
- Lead variation management and change control processes
- Oversee subcontract procurement and commercial compliance
- Maintain a strong commercial cash position across projects
About You
We're looking for a strong commercial leader with:
- Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior QS role
- Background in construction / contracting environments
- Experience managing both surveying and estimating functions
- Strong knowledge of contracts, risk management, and commercial strategy
- Leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent communication skills with Board-level reporting capability
- A proactive, detail-driven mindset with a focus on delivery and results
Working Hours
08:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday. Primarily based at the Horley office, with travel to sites as required.
Salary & Benefits
£70,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience), Company car allowance, Bupa private healthcare (after 3 months), Pension scheme (auto-enrolment with employer contribution after 3 months), Travel expenses reimbursed (office and site travel), Bonus potential included.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key commercial function within a growing business, influence strategic decisions at Board level, and shape the commercial success of a diverse project portfolio.
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