Opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager, or Commercial manager looking to take the next step in their career to work for a leading Tier One Main Contractor that is expanding their business with a new Fit out division.
As a key member of a Project Leadership Team, you will be responsible for managing project finances, contractual obligations and commercial performance, ensuring alignment with internal policies and customer/stakeholder expectations.
This role requires a strong background in work winning, client engagement, and supply chain management, with a proven ability to drive commercial success from project inception through to delivery. You will play a pivotal role in shaping commercial strategies, fostering collaborative relationships, and ensuring financial and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
With multiple live projects in place and many others guaranteed in the future, this position will offer both progression and security with the chance to grow in a growing new division of an already established industry leading business.
About the role of Senior Commercial Manager
Fawkes and Reece are currently assisting a specialist multi trade fit-out specialist their search for a Senior Commercial Manager to join their London team focusing on CAT B projects with scope to move onto diversified portfolios of work. Our client is an industry leader with a track record of delivering impressive, varied projects across London where you will be based.
Responsibilities for Senior Commercial Manager
Knowledge of Tier One or large business structure and working jointly with other Operating Units to help further business streamlining and communication.
Understanding of macro and micro market conditions.
Promotion of brand and values to clients.
Familiarity with business tools like heat maps and sweet spots.
Recruitment and leadership of commercial teams.
Coaching and mentoring junior staff.
Networking with customers and supply chain.
Managing expectations and conducting difficult conversations.
Pricing and procurement strategies
Presentation and negotiation skills.
Leading tender events and managing schedules.
Administering PCSA agreements and engrossment processes.
Reviewing prelims, design scrutiny, and carbon costing.
Managing payment exposure, cashflows, and liabilities.
Negotiating subcontractor conditions.
Developing profit plans, spend profiles, and forecasting outcomes
Requirements for Senior Commercial Manager
Experience working on large CAT B projects as the Commercial Lead
Strong CAT B and Fit out experience
Experience in JCT Forms of Contract. Advise if any NEC /CM experience.
Detailed working knowledge of contract/commercial law
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
Significant customer facing experience
Experience of large and complex claims
MRICS qualified highly desirable/degree educated in a relevant subject.
Recruitment process will include 2 to 3 interviews and include a competency review.
What we offer for Senior Commercial Manager
Working From Home 2 days a week
Competitive Salary
Car allowance
Bonus scheme available
Opportunity to grow and with a new division in the business
Progression opportunities to associate Director level or higher
If you are interested in finding out more or applying please contact or Message (phone number removed)
Salary description
£10000.00 - £11000.00 per year