Location: South Wales
Salary: £80,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Package
Sector: Main Contractor – Residential & Commercial New Build
Start Date: Flexible / ASAP
Commercial Manager – The Company
A long-established and highly respected South Wales main contractor is looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to support continued growth across its residential and commercial project portfolio.
The business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality new build schemes across multiple sectors, with a strong pipeline of secured work and a consistent stream of repeat business. Projects range from residential developments through to commercial and mixed-use schemes, delivered across South Wales and surrounding areas.
With a stable leadership team, strong financial position, and ambitious growth plans, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional looking for long-term progression within a successful regional contractor.
Commercial Manager – The Role
This Commercial Manager position will involve overseeing the commercial performance of multiple live projects while supporting the wider commercial team and operational management.
You will work closely with Directors, Contracts Managers, and site teams to ensure projects are commercially controlled from pre-construction through to final account.
The role would suit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, or an existing Commercial Manager looking to join a well-run contractor with genuine long-term opportunity.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Commercial management of multiple residential and commercial new build projects
* Overseeing cost control, forecasting, valuations, variations, subcontract procurement, and final accounts
* Managing and mentoring Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team
* Working closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability and commercial performance
* Reviewing contracts and managing contractual risk
* Producing accurate monthly CVRs and financial reporting
* Supporting procurement strategy and subcontractor management
* Building and maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships
* Contributing to business growth and long-term commercial strategy
Commercial Manager – The Person
* You will ideally have:
* Previous experience working for a main contractor
* Strong commercial management experience across new build construction projects
* Good contractual knowledge
* Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* A proactive and commercially driven approach
* Residential and/or commercial project experience
* Stable career history and long-term mindset
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, financially secure contractor offering long-term progression, strong leadership support, and a genuinely positive working environment
Salary description
£80000.00 - £80000.00 per year