Commercial Manager

Our client is a leading specialist contractor operating within the façade, glazing, and building envelope sector, delivering complex and high-value projects across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long-standing client relationships, the business continues to experience sustained growth across multiple sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, and residential developments.

As part of their continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead and develop their commercial function from their Warrington office.

As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and overseeing the commercial performance of multiple façade and building envelope projects
• Leading and mentoring a team of approximately 10 Quantity Surveyors across various project stages
• Ensuring effective cost control, reporting, forecasting, and risk management across the business
• Overseeing valuations, variations, subcontractor accounts, and final accounts
• Supporting senior leadership with strategic commercial decisions and business planning
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company commercial procedures
• Driving profitability and identifying opportunities for commercial improvement across projects

The successful Commercial Manager will have:

• Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership role within construction
• Previous experience managing commercial teams and mentoring Quantity Surveyors
• Strong contractual and commercial knowledge, ideally across JCT and NEC contracts
• Experience within façades, cladding, curtain walling, or the building envelope sector would be highly advantageous
• Alternatively, strong commercial leadership experience from a blue-chip main contracting background will also be considered
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and commercially driven mindset with strong attention to detail

• Competitive basic salary of £80,000 - £90,000
• Attractive benefits package
• Senior leadership opportunity within a growing and well-respected specialist contractor
• Long-term career progression and stability
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing the commercial team
• Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects across the UK

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