Commercial Manager in Bridgend, Bridgend county borough

We’re recruiting on behalf of an established contractor with a diverse workload for a commercially astute, all-round Commercial Manager. Working across building maintenance, social housing, commercial strip-out and refurbishment, retail and leisure, and residential and commercial roofing, you’ll own the commercial performance of projects valued at £5m and above, protecting margin and keeping cost, risk and contractual positions under control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across a varied portfolio of projects and term/maintenance contracts, from tender through to final account
• Manage cost control, cash flow, cost-value reconciliations and forecasting, reporting to the senior team
• Oversee valuations, applications for payment, variations, change control and extensions of time
• Review contracts and manage contractual risk, including claims, notices and dispute avoidance
• Lead procurement and manage subcontractors and suppliers, including tendering, orders, subcontract agreements and payments
• Support bids and tenders with pricing reviews, commercial strategy and risk assessment
• Work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Managers to protect margin and deliver projects on programme
• Manage and develop Quantity Surveyors and other members of the commercial team
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting using digital platforms
• Promote and uphold health and safety standards across all commercial activity

About You

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector
• Track record of managing commercial performance on projects of £5m and above
• Broad sector experience across areas such as social housing, refurbishment and strip-out, maintenance, retail and leisure, and roofing
• Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts, including term and measured-term contracts
• Excellent measurement, valuation, negotiation and cost-forecasting skills
• Experience managing and mentoring a commercial team
• Competent IT user, with advanced Excel and commercial or project software (e.g. CostX, Procore, Asite or similar)
• Valid CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence

Highly Desirable

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline
• MRICS, MCIOB or working towards chartered status
• Experience with Welsh social housing frameworks and clients
• SMSTS or SSSTS

What’s on Offer

• Brand new office premises, including an on-site gym