Commercial Manager Cardiff Permanent Role: £60,000 Project Manager – Facilities Maintenance Contracts The Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing the commercial, financial, and contractual performance of facilities maintenance contracts. This role ensures that all service delivery meets contractual obligations, drives profitability, manages client relationships, and supports operational teams in delivering high-quality maintenance services. Key Responsibilities Manage the full commercial lifecycle of facilities maintenance contracts, including budget development, cost control, and financial forecasting. Review, interpret, and ensure compliance with contract terms, service-level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs). Lead contract variations, pricing updates, renewals, and negotiations with clients and subcontractors. Prepare and issue commercial reports, financial statements, and performance dashboards. Project Delivery & Performance Oversee the execution of maintenance service programs to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective delivery. Support contract retention and identify opportunities for contract growth or additional services. Manage contract budgets, margin improvement, and revenue assurance. Conduct cost-benefit analysis and support internal business cases. Compliance & Documentation Maintain accurate project documentation including contracts, variations, risk registers, and financial records. Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in commercial management or project management within facilities management, building services, or maintenance contracts. Strong understanding of contract law, SLAs, and commercial terms. Excellent financial and analytical skills with experience managing budgets and forecasts. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management abilities. Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office (especially Excel). Degree or qualification in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. Experience in CAFM/CMMS systems. Knowledge of maintenance operations, technical services, or FM contract delivery. If you are interested in applying for the Commercial Manager role, Apply now or contact Chelsie Fowler at Build Recruitment on (phone number removed) / We’ll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We’ll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process. ? From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We’ll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking