Commercial manager

Commercial Manager
📍 Location: West Yorkshire
🕘 Type: Full-Time, Permanent
💰 Package: Circa £72,000 DOE + £7,500 car allowance
JS Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a leading construction business to recruit a Commercial Manager—a strategic, hands-on role ideal for a proven commercial leader with experience developing commercial teams and overseeing diverse client portfolios.
This is more than a traditional commercial management post; it’s an opportunity to shape and lead a commercial function delivering multi-client, multi-workstream construction projects including complex refurbishments, specialist fit-outs, and M&E packages often in live or occupied environments.
The successful candidate will report to the Construction Director and take full commercial ownership from tender to final account while leading a team of Quantity Surveyors.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
Team Development & Leadership
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QS professionals working across multiple workstreams and clients.
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Embed commercial structure, standards, and accountability across the department.
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Foster a culture of performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Project & Client Oversight
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Manage the commercial lifecycle of multiple concurrent projects across live, new-build, and refurbishment sites.
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Ensure consistent delivery across diverse client bases, balancing varying requirements and commercial frameworks.
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Maintain oversight of budgets, valuations, procurement, variations, and final accounts.
Commercial Strategy & Risk Management
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Oversee contractual and financial aspects under JCT/NEC and bespoke contracts.
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Identify, mitigate, and report on commercial risk.
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Support bids, cost planning, and pricing strategies across the business.
Client & Supply Chain Engagement
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Act as a senior point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
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Build and maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships to support commercial delivery.
✅ Candidate Profile
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Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent.
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Minimum 15 years’ experience in the construction industry, with a strong track record in main contracting.
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Proven ability to lead and develop QS teams working on multiple concurrent projects for different clients.
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Broad sector exposure e.g. refurbishment, specialist works, fit-out, M&E etc would be ideal
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Strong commercial acumen and confident handling contract negotiation, cost control, and reporting.
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Experienced working within fast-paced, operationally complex environments.
💡 Why Join?
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Senior leadership role in a respected and forward-thinking main contractor.
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Chance to shape and develop the commercial function while delivering high-value, high-complexity projects.
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Work with a supportive, driven senior team committed to quality and long-term success.
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Competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits package.
Interested in stepping into a senior commercial role with real impact?
Apply now or contact JS Recruitment for a confidential discussion