Senior Commercial Manager

Senior Commercial Manager

Location: Bristol
Sector: Commercial Fit-Out | Refurbishment | Retrofit | Luxury Workspace

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join a leading commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor delivering high-quality, design-led workspace environments.

With works underway on a major retrofit and refurbishment scheme in Bristol, this role offers the opportunity to take commercial leadership on a flagship project that will transform an existing building into premium office accommodation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in protecting the commercial interests of the business while ensuring the successful financial delivery of a complex, high-profile development.

The Role: 

As Senior Commercial Manager, you will lead all commercial activities across the project lifecycle, from procurement and subcontract management through to cost control, forecasting and final account settlement. Working closely with operational and project teams, you will provide strategic commercial direction and ensure robust financial management throughout delivery.

This is a key leadership position requiring strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven track record of delivering major construction projects.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the commercial management of a large-scale commercial fit-out and refurbishment project.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies that support successful project delivery and business objectives.
• Manage procurement activities, subcontractor selection and contract negotiations.
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify opportunities to maximise value and mitigate risk.
• Administer subcontract accounts, including valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Manage change control processes and ensure contractual entitlements are protected.
• Work collaboratively with project and operational teams to ensure commercial decisions support programme and delivery objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the wider commercial team.

Requirements: 

• Proven experience in a Senior Commercial Manager position within commercial fit-out, refurbishment or major construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience delivering high-value, complex construction schemes from inception through to final account.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent negotiation, financial management and cost control capabilities.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing commercial teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline.
• Professional membership status would be advantageous.

What's on Offer: 

• Opportunity to take commercial leadership on a landmark workspace development in Bristol.
• Exposure to a complex, large-scale retrofit and refurbishment project.
• Long-term career prospects with a progressive and growing contractor.
• Competitive salary and executive benefits package.
• A collaborative environment that values commercial excellence, innovation and high-quality project delivery.