Commercial Manager – FM Contracts (Education & Healthcare)
📍 Solihull / Hybrid Working
💰 Competitive Salary + Package + Flexible Working
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a high-performing team delivering complex Facilities Management contracts across the UK within the education and healthcare sectors.
This role will see you take ownership of the commercial performance of a multi-site portfolio valued at circa £11m, working closely with operational teams to drive value, manage risk, and support long-term contract success.
🔧 The Role
You will play a key role in the commercial oversight of large-scale FM contracts, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and operational efficiency are maintained across multiple sites.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day commercial performance across a multi-site FM portfolio
* Analyse contract payment mechanisms, monitor KPIs, and identify areas for improvement
* Support contract teams with identifying opportunities for growth and added value
* Oversee contract variations, subcontractor agreements, and dispute resolution processes
* Ensure all billable works and contractual obligations are accurately captured
* Manage invoicing, work-in-progress (WIP), and payment processes
* Support lifecycle planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting
* Produce performance reports and analyse financial variances
* Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities
* Support bid activity through contract review and commercial input
* Lead commercial assessments and coordinate responses across internal teams
* Engage with clients to manage expectations and negotiate outcomes
* Build and maintain strong relationships across stakeholders and supply chain
* Deliver clear commercial insights and support decision-making at all levels
✅ About You
* Proven experience in a senior commercial role within FM or related sectors
* Strong understanding of complex contract environments (e.g. PFI, NEC, JCT or similar)
* Knowledge of both hard and soft FM services, including lifecycle planning
* Commercially astute with strong analytical and negotiation skills
* Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and sites
* Degree-qualified or professionally accredited (preferred but not essential)
💼 What’s on Offer
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Opportunity to work on high-value, complex contracts across the UK
* Long-term career development within a growing and stable environment
* Supportive team culture with a strong focus on collaboration
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
⭐ Why Apply?
* Join a business with a strong pipeline of secured work
* Play a key role in shaping the commercial success of major FM contracts
* Gain exposure to complex, high-value projects
* Benefit from a flexible working culture and clear progression opportunities
📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion