Job Description
Job Title: Commercial Manager\nLocation: Cardiff\nSalary: £90,000 - £110,000 + package\nContract Type: Permanent\nIndustry: Construction / Main Contractor\n\nAbout the Role\n\nA prestigious opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a Tier 1 main contractor on a high-profile £225 million mixed-use project in Cardiff. The development includes the Live Nation-backed 17,000-capacity arena, part of the wider Atlantic Wharf regeneration that will redefine the city’s entertainment and leisure offering.\n\nRole Overview\n\nAs Commercial Manager, you’ll lead the commercial function on the project, overseeing a team of QSs and managing the full commercial lifecycle. This role demands a strategic thinker who is commercially astute and has a proven background in delivering large-scale, complex projects.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Lead the commercial team across all project phases\n\n * \n\n Manage all financial aspects including reporting, forecasting, and change control\n\n * \n\n Develop procurement strategies and supply chain relationships\n\n * \n\n Client liaison and contract administration (primarily NEC)\n\n * \n\n Provide leadership and support to Senior and Assistant QSs\n\n * \n\n Ensure delivery meets financial performance targets and KPIs\n\nRequirements\n\n * \n\n Minimum 10 years’ experience with Tier 1/major contractor\n\n * \n\n Previous experience on major build schemes over £100m\n\n * \n\n NEC contract knowledge essential\n\n * \n\n Excellent leadership and communication skills\n\n * \n\n Cardiff or South Wales-based, or willing to travel\n\nBenefits\n\n * \n\n Salary up to £105k + car allowance and bonus\n\n * \n\n High-profile, long-term project pipeline\n\n * \n\n Leading Tier 1 business with strong regional presence\n\n * \n\n Private medical, pension, flexible working policy