At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial management of exciting retail and leisure fit-out projects from start to finish.
- Company: Established construction company with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, electric car allowance, health insurance, and generous holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and employee ownership after 12 months.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in fast-paced projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management or quantity surveying in fit-out sectors required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 67000 £ per year.
Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
Salary: £50,000 – £67,000 per annum
Our client, a well-established construction, interiors, and fit‑out company, is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join their team and take full commercial responsibility for fast‑track retail and leisure fit‑out projects from pre‑construction through to final account settlement. This is a turnkey commercial role suited to a commercially astute professional capable of managing the full financial lifecycle of projects while working closely with operational teams in a fast‑paced fit‑out environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing projects commercially from estimating and tender stage through to final account agreement
- Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontract packages and procurement schedules
- Full subcontractor procurement and commercial management
- Cost planning, forecasting, valuations and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
- Identifying and managing commercial risk and opportunity
- Managing variations, change control and contractual matters
- Working collaboratively with project delivery teams to ensure commercial and operational success
- Producing and presenting accurate financial reports to senior management
- Ensuring projects are delivered within budget while maintaining margin performance
- Taking full financial control and ownership of multiple fit‑out projects simultaneously
Position Remuneration
- Salary – £50,000 to £67,000 (Dependent on experience)
- Monday to Friday – 8:00 – 17:00
- 22 days basic holiday + Bank Holidays + increasing allocation with service
- Fully expensed electric car inc private mileage or car allowance
- Phone/Laptop
- After 12 months MHD health Insurance worth circa £2,000 + Death in Service Policy
- After 12 months you’ll become a member of the Employee Ownership which comes with tax free bonus on a sliding scale based on salary/service
Position Requirements
- Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within the retail and/or leisure fit‑out sector
- Strong knowledge of fast‑track fit‑out projects and the commercial challenges associated with live environments
- Experience managing projects from pre‑construction through to final account
- Excellent subcontract procurement and negotiation skills
- Strong contractual and financial management capability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider delivery team
- Commercially driven with excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Confident communicator capable of building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
Commercial Manager in Lichfield employer: Streamline Search Ltd
Join a dynamic and well-established construction firm in Lichfield, where your expertise as a Commercial Manager will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, alongside competitive remuneration and unique perks such as a fully expensed electric car and health insurance. This role not only offers the chance to manage exciting fast-track fit-out projects but also provides opportunities for professional development within a thriving environment.
