Overview
Fuel Recruitment is working with a leading UK facilities management and construction organisation to recruit a Commercial Manager to support the delivery of Education and Healthcare FM projects nationwide. This role focuses on the commercial management of complex, multi‑site FM contracts with a combined value of approximately £11m.
The position offers flexible and remote working, with occasional travel to offices in Solihull, as well as visits to project sites across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the day‑to‑day commercial management of multi‑site FM contracts, ensuring value is maximised and risks are controlled
* Maintain and improve commercial processes, payment mechanisms and KPI monitoring
* Manage contract conditions, variations, subcontractor agreements and dispute resolution
* Oversee invoicing, WIP and payment processes, intervening where corrective action is required
* Support lifecycle planning, budgeting, forecasting and monthly cost/profit reporting
* Produce and present monthly performance dashboards, explaining variances and trends
* Review and optimise commercial systems including Concept CAFM, Orbit, HFM and Builders Profile
* Support bids by reviewing contract documentation, leading commercial assessments and preparing evidence‑based responses
* Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, supply chain partners and internal teams
Key Skills & Experience
* Senior‑level commercial experience within FM or a related environment
* Strong background managing complex contracts such as PFI, LIFTco, JCT, NEC3 or NEC4
* Solid understanding of hard and soft FM services, including cleaning, catering and lifecycle planning
* Proven ability to manage risk, opportunities, disputes and contractual compliance
* Experience producing financial reports, forecasts and performance dashboards
* Confident engaging with clients and leading commercial discussions and negotiations
* Degree‑level qualification or relevant professional membership preferred
Benefits
* Flexible and agile working arrangements
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, with the option to purchase additional days
* Comprehensive pension scheme and family leave policies
* Private medical options and 24/7 employee assistance programme
* Cycle to Work scheme and wide range of corporate discounts
* Funded annual membership to a recognised professional body
* Ongoing training and clear career development pathways
Salary description
£58000.00 - £62000.00 per year