A reputable, family-run high-end residential contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across a portfolio of premium new build, refurbishment and heritage schemes. This is a pivotal appointment with real influence, combining hands-on project surveying with strategic oversight, and offering the autonomy to shape how the commercial function operates as the business continues to grow.This role is ideal for an experienced Senior QS ready to step up, or an established Commercial Manager who still enjoys being close to the detail. You will be the commercial lead across multiple live projects, working directly with the leadership team and project delivery teams to protect margin, strengthen reporting, improve processes and support profitable delivery. If you are looking for a role where your input is visible, valued and genuinely shapes outcomes, this is a standout opportunity.Commercial Manager Salary & Benefits Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 (can be flexible DOE)HolidayPensionFinancial and practical support for ChartershipCareer support and progressionCompany events Commercial Manager Job Overview Lead the commercial function across multiple projects concurrentlyProduce monthly CVRs, forecasting, cost planning and financial reportingProtect margin through active risk identification and mitigation, driving practical solutions earlyManage procurement, tendering and subcontractor negotiations, ensuring best value and strong package controlPrepare valuations, variations and loss and expense submissions, maintaining clear commercial recordsMeasure, monitor and report project costs from pre-construction through to completionMaintain accurate project financial records, ensuring consistency with internal commercial processesPrepare and support EOT, loss and expense and contractual claims where requiredAssist with dispute avoidance and resolution, ensuring contractual, financial and regulatory complianceMentor and support commercial colleagues as the team developsAttend client meetings, progress reviews and commercial negotiations, presenting financial information clearly and confidentlyWork collaboratively with Project Managers, Site Managers, Designers and external consultants to support smooth delivery Commercial Manager Requirements 8+ years Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within high-end residential and/or refurbishmentExperience managing commercial performance across multiple live projectsConfident mentoring or managing others, monitoring output and performanceStrong negotiation, communication and client-facing skillsAdvanced understanding of JCT contractsHigh level of numeracy, strong IT skills and excellent attention to detailAble to work independently, manage deadlines and lead meetings with confidence Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.