Commercial Manager

Position: Commercial Manager
Location: Poole
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits

Our client, a specialist contractor delivering complex building envelope, refurbishment and construction packages across the South and London, are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join them on a full time, permanent basis. The role is predominantly office based from Poole with hybrid flexibility and occasional site visits to London.

Working on diverse projects ranging from £100k to £25m, the Commercial Manager will oversee all commercial and cost functions across multiple schemes ensuring strong contractual compliance, NEC administration, robust cost control and accurate financial reporting. This is a key commercial role within a growing business offering long term progression and a varied workload across both new build and refurbishment environments.

Commercial Manager Position Overview
• Manage commercial duties from tender through to final account across projects up to £25m
• Oversee NEC contract administration including change control, notifications and subcontract alignment
• Prepare valuations, variations, cost reports, CVRs and forecasts for senior management
• Lead procurement, subcontract negotiations and contract reviews
• Work closely with estimating, design, project management and site teams across multiple projects
• Conduct site visits to assess progress, variations and commercial risks
• Maintain strong communication with clients and supply chain partners
• Support tender review, pricing checks and early commercial planning across upcoming schemes

Commercial Manager Position Requirements
• Experience as a Senior QS or Commercial Manager within either a main contractor or specialist subcontractor
• NEC contract experience essential
• Building envelope or façade knowledge desirable but not essential
• Strong cost reporting, analytical and organisational skills
• Able to commute to Poole and visit London projects when required
• Professional, reliable and seeking a long term, permanent role

Commercial Manager Position Remuneration
• £75,000 - £85,000 DOE
• Pension
• Contribution based bonus scheme
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with service
• Permanent role
• Office based in Poole with occasional London visits
• Long term progression opportunities

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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