Commercial Manager

Are you a commercially astute Commercial Manager looking to join a prestigious Construction Contractor in the Midlands?

Atkins Search have been retained to exclusively recruit for a Commercial Manager opportunity across the East and West Midlands on behalf of a profitable, long-standing construction main contractor with over 50 years of delivering high-quality schemes across the Midlands and the North. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering genuine variety, strong career progression and the chance to join a people-focused business with an exciting growth pipeline.

If you're searching for Commercial Manager jobs with a reputable regional contractor, this is a role worth exploring.

Please note: due to the nature of the projects, candidates must either hold current SC Clearance or be confident they can obtain it.

Our client is an established construction main contractor based in the Midlands, recognised for the quality and consistency of their delivery. Operating across both the public and private sectors, they work on schemes ranging from £1m to £40m across the MOD, healthcare, MOJ, education, commercial and industrial markets.

What makes them stand out:

• Over 50 years of continuous operation with a strong, stable pipeline
• Varied construction projects from £1m to £40m in contract value
• Excellent client reputation built on quality delivery and repeat business
• Well-connected senior leadership team
• People-focused, open culture with ongoing investment in their commercial teams
• Exciting regional growth plans targeting increased turnover across the Midlands and North
• Locally based projects, reducing excessive travel for operational staff

Our client is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Manager to join their existing leadership team and take ownership of the commercial function across a diverse portfolio of projects. Working closely with the operational and pre-construction teams, you'll play a key role in protecting profitability, driving performance and supporting the continued growth of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and wants to be part of a collaborative contractor that genuinely values its people and invests in long-term careers.

As a Commercial Manager across the East and West Midlands, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading the commercial management of multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Managing and mentoring Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors across the business
• Overseeing cost control, valuations, variations, forecasting and reporting to ensure projects remain commercially successful
• Working closely with operational teams to manage project risks, opportunities and contractual matters
• Negotiating and managing subcontractor procurement, appointments and account agreements
• Producing accurate commercial reports and presenting findings to senior leadership teams
• Supporting bid and tender processes with commercial input and strategic guidance
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Ensuring contractual compliance and protecting the commercial interests of the business across all projects

To be considered for this Commercial Manager opportunity across the East and West Midlands, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor position on behalf of a construction main contractor
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial management processes within the construction industry
• Experience managing projects across sectors such as healthcare, education, MOD, commercial or industrial
• SC Clearance (current or the ability to pass the clearance process)
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior commercial staff
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively with operational and pre-construction teams to drive project success
• Relevant construction qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar

This is an exclusive opportunity to join a nationally recognisable Midlands contractor at an exciting point in their growth.

As a Commercial Manager across the East and West Midlands, your package will include:

• Competitive salary (discussed on application)
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Regular opportunities for progression into senior commercial leadership roles
• Variety of interesting projects across sectors including MOD, healthcare, education and commercial
• Stable, long-established business with a strong order book and ambitious expansion plans
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Collaborative and employee-focused working environment

Apply Now - Commercial Manager Jobs in the East and West Midlands

Ready to take the next step in your commercial management career? Apply today and join one of the Midlands' most reputable construction main contractors.

If your application is successful, we'll be in touch within 48 hours to share full details on the company, role and projects on offer.

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