Senior Commercial Manager

Senior Commercial Manager

📍 Bristol
💰 £100,000+ (DOE) + Package
🏗️ £50m Scheme

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to take a leading role on a £50 million refurbishment scheme in central Bristol.

This high-profile project involves the major redevelopment of an existing commercial building, delivering a cut-and-carve transformation with Cat A fit-out. Works include extensive structural alterations, significant MEPH upgrades, and full façade replacement, creating a high-quality, modern commercial space.

This is a technically complex scheme requiring a commercially astute leader who can drive performance, manage risk, and work collaboratively across all project stakeholders.

Key Requirements

To be considered, you will have:

Proven experience delivering projects circa £50m in value
Experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor
A strong track record delivering cut & carve and Cat A commercial schemes
Solid knowledge of JCT Design & Build contracts
Strong commercial and process management skills, including:
Procurement schedules
Provisional sum management
Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reporting
Experience overseeing major MEPH packages and façade replacement works
A proven ability to manage subcontractors effectively (firm but fair)
Experience leading a commercial team of approximately 5 staffThe Role

Pre-Construction

Develop and manage the procurement strategy, a key project control tool
Build strong relationships with the client, PQS, and professional team
Lead trade contractor procurement, from prequalification through to award
Produce detailed trade package documentation
Contribute to budgeting, cost planning, and value engineering
Manage the tender event schedule alongside the design team
Establish and agree the initial cost/value reconciliation baselineConstruction Phase

Implement robust financial controls and reporting systems with a "no surprises" approach
Manage and administer all trade contracts and letters of intent
Lead change control processes, assessing cost and programme implications
Produce and manage monthly CVRs, cost reports, and cashflow forecasts
Oversee valuations and ensure timely client payments
Monitor procurement and expenditure against budgets
Support the project team to ensure programme and commercial alignmentPost-Construction

Lead the agreement of final accounts with subcontractors and client representatives
Complete final CVR and cost reconciliation reporting
Ensure thorough project close-out and document archiving
Finalise all warranty and commercial documentationYour Approach

You will:

Work collaboratively with the supply chain to build long-term relationships
Engage closely with clients, consultants, and PQS, ensuring best value delivery
Maintain a proactive, "no surprises" approach to cost management
Be hands-on and detail-focused, particularly regarding project finances
Understand and support programme delivery through commercial input
Mentor and develop junior commercial staff
Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and high standards
Be organised, structured, and solution-focused, addressing issues earlyWhat's on Offer

Salary of £100,000+ (flexible depending on experience)
Competitive benefits package
Opportunity to lead a complex, flagship £50m redevelopment
Strong pipeline of future work providing long-term career prospects
Collaborative and high-performing project environmentApply Now

If you are an experienced Senior Commercial Manager looking to take ownership of a major redevelopment scheme in Bristol, we would be keen to hear from you. Send me a message or drop me an email with you're CV if you want to learn more:

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