Construction Commercial Manager

Looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to join our client for an immediate start. This is a key leadership position within the business, based at their Horley/Gatwick office, with overall responsibility for leading and developing the commercial function within the construction sector.

The successful candidate will lead an established team while helping shape the next phase of growth.

Current Team Structure

• 2 x Quantity Surveyors
• 2 x Commercial/Accounts Administrators
• 4 x Estimators

There is significant opportunity to develop and expand this team as the business continues to grow.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial department across surveying and estimating.
• Provide strategic commercial direction and report directly to the Managing Director and Board.
• Drive commercial performance, profitability and cash generation across all projects.

Quantity Surveying

• Oversee monthly applications for payment.
• Manage cashflow, including payment notices and pay less notices.
• Account management and client review meetings.
• Final account preparation and negotiation.
• Commercial reporting, forecasting and risk management.

Estimating

• Provide commercial oversight of all tender submissions.
• Review tender documentation and contract orders.
• Assess commercial terms and conditions.
• Identify contractual risks, opportunities and key commercial considerations.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all estimating activities.

Commercial Management

• Take overall commercial responsibility for live projects.
• Protect project margins and profitability.
• Manage variations and change control processes.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and commercial agreements.
• Maintain a strong commercial cash position across all workstreams.

Candidate Profile

We're looking for a commercially driven leader with a proven background in electrical contracting, ideally within Temporary Site Services or a closely related sector. The successful candidate should have experience managing commercial and estimating teams, possess strong contractual knowledge, demonstrate excellent commercial acumen, and be confident leading client relationships while mentoring and developing people