Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Fit-Out & Refurbishment

Location: South East England (West Sussex & Site Based)
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + package 
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

An established and growing commercial interiors contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join its team, delivering fit-out, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across London and the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional with a strong background in commercial interiors, drylining, ceilings, and refurbishment works. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects from enquiry through to completion, managing client relationships, pricing works, overseeing delivery, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Projects range from small reactive works packages through to larger planned refurbishment schemes, typically valued between £500 and £50,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Act as the primary client contact throughout project delivery
• Conduct site surveys and assess project requirements
• Prepare quotations, estimates, and project costings
• Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
• Negotiate contracts, orders, and project variations
• Manage projects from initial enquiry through to completion
• Coordinate labour, materials, subcontractors, and programme delivery
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and account growth
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to support successful project outcomes

Experience & Knowledge Required

Applicants should have proven experience within the commercial fit-out and interiors sector, with knowledge of:

Drylining and partition systems

Suspended ceilings

Plasterboard and MF ceiling systems

Timber doors and ironmongery

Office glazing systems

General commercial refurbishment and interior works

The ideal candidate will have experience in both commercial management and project delivery and be confident working independently across multiple projects.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Commercially aware with strong problem-solving skills
• Professional and confident in client-facing environments
• Self-motivated and capable of managing their own workload
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced construction environment
• An effective communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Able to build long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Comfortable using project management and business software systems

Essential Requirements

Previous experience within commercial fit-out, interiors, drylining, ceilings, or refurbishment sectors

Strong project management and commercial skills

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel across London and the South East as required

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Business travel expenses covered

Company laptop and mobile phone

Opportunity to play a key role within a growing business

Varied and interesting project portfolio

Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you have the commercial, technical, and client management experience to successfully deliver fit-out and refurbishment projects, we would welcome your application.