Commercial Manager

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is looking for a Commercial Manager in Greater London to support the Commercial Director. This role involves managing contract negotiations, pricing models, and providing guidance on contract management. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in the construction industry, particularly with drafting contracts like JCT and NEC. Competitive salary and flexible benefits provided, fostering professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in the design/pre-construction/construction industry working on projects between RIBA Stages 2-6.
• Experience drafting construction contracts such as JCT, NEC, and bespoke forms for service providers.
• Good knowledge of Regulatory requirements for Design and Construction in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly reviews of open contract negotiations with the Project Management Team.
• Lead on large framework and high-value contracts, supporting the Commercial Director.
• Negotiate terms and assist with drafting relevant commercial terms and schedules.

Skills

Engineering

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Contract Drafting

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Commercial Management

Job description

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Commercial Manager

Date: 10 Feb 2026

Location: Manchester or London, London, GB

Job Title: Commercial Manager

Location: Manchester or London

Salary:Competitive + enhanced maternity/ paternity and sick pay+ further fantastic benefits package

About the Role: This role supports the Commercial Director within the Buildings & Infrastructure CAPEX division, working across Building Control, Fire Engineering, Structural Engineering and CDM services. Operating across a wide range of UK construction sectors and contract types, the role will contribute to all commercial activities, including contract negotiations, pricing models, governance, profit reviews and dispute management. The position will also develop expertise in BV contract requirements, becoming a key contact for contract management and providing guidance to project teams.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the weekly reviews of open contract negotiations with the Project Management Team
• Take the lead on large framework and special interest high value contracts by providing direct support to Commercial Director and Business Development Director
• Negotiationof terms within bespoke agreements and appointments
• Assistwith draftingrelevant commercial terms and schedules within all contracts
• Assistwith pricing for new projects working with the Technical Leads, Business Development Director and Commercial Director
• Assistwith the review ofsubcontractor pricingwhere applicable
• Draft where necessary project resourcing, programme and invoicing schedules as required by client project teams
• Support the Project Management team with any commercial queries relating to a project / framework
• Assist the Finance Department and CAPEX Commercial Director with the review and completion of Project Work in Progress and Deferred Incomewith an aim to complete the monthly reviews of WIP and take responsibility for aspects of the monthly WIP reconciliation
• Assist the Credit Control team with debt reviews and client negotiation through project account reconciliation andtaking responsibility for dispute resolutions
• Develop the tools to be a leader with respect tomonthly review of all service lineprojects,reviewing profitability as well asidentifyingdelivery risks that willimpactprojects
• Manage and coordinate project fee uplifts across the CAPEX division with an emphasis on programme and scope changes
• Working with the project management team to ensure where applicable, fee uplifts are managed and achieved.

What are we looking for?

Experience & Skills Required:

• Degree/Qualification in any of the following: Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management (Construction)
• Experience in the design/ pre-construction / construction industry working with projects between RIBA Stages 2-6
• Experiencewith drafting construction and services construction contracts such as JCT, NEC as well as bespoke forms for contract for service providers as well as industry standards such as ABCA or ACE, etc.
• Good knowledge with respect to Regulatory requirements for Design and Construction with the UK

What’s in it for you:

We aim to cultivate a supportive learning environment so team members can enjoy development and progression alongside an interesting, technically challenging career.

We offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career.