Commercial Manager

Job Description

Salary £60K-£70K | Full-Time | Permanent | Rochdale Office Based – Some Travel required to sites

ALF Executive are proud to be exclusively partnering with a growing and ambitious civil engineering business based in Rochdale as they look to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager.

This is a key appointment within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the full commercial function whilst working closely with senior leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing multiple live projects simultaneously, typically ranging from £200,000 to £1 million in value.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys being involved in every stage of the commercial lifecycle, from tender and procurement through to final account, whilst helping to shape and develop commercial processes as the business continues its growth journey.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to progress their career within a growing civil engineering business. Working closely with senior leadership, you will gain exposure to all aspects of the commercial function whilst playing a key role in supporting the company’s continued growth and success.

Benefits:

• Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious civil engineering business.
• High levels of autonomy and responsibility.
• Clear progression opportunities as the company continues to scale.
• On-site parking.
• Company Car Allowance / Vehicle Provided

The role:

Reporting directly to the Director, you will take ownership of the commercial function across a portfolio of civil engineering and groundworks projects ranging from £200,000 to £1 million in value. This is a hands-on position where you will be responsible for managing the full commercial lifecycle, supporting project profitability, leading commercial decision-making and helping to shape processes as the business continues to grow.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Owning the commercial lifecycle from project award through to final account.
• Managing interim valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts.
• Producing monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and commercial reporting.
• Leading the estimating and quantity surveying function.
• Reviewing tender opportunities and overseeing pricing and margin strategy.
• Managing subcontract procurement, negotiations and supply chain relationships.
• Working closely with operational teams and directors on key commercial decisions.
• Supporting the development of commercial systems, processes and reporting.
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Visiting sites as required to maintain commercial oversight of projects.

Profile:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, groundworks or external works.
• Experience working within a growing SME or owner-managed business environment.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on role where no two days are the same.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining commercial control and profitability.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts, with NEC experience advantageous.
• Experience managing CVRs, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Commercially astute with a strong focus on margins and business performance.
• Confident building relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

If you are interested in the Commercial Manager role – contact Cassidy or Gavin for more information or send your application today.

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