Commercial Manager

Colden Common, Hampshire
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

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)
• Holiday
• Pension
• Financial and practical support for Chartership
• Career support and progression
• Company events

Commercial Manager Job Overview

• Lead the commercial function across multiple projects concurrently
• Produce monthly CVRs, forecasting, cost planning and financial reporting
• Protect margin through active risk identification and mitigation, driving practical solutions early
• Manage procurement, tendering and subcontractor negotiations, ensuring best value and strong package control
• Prepare valuations, variations and loss and expense submissions, maintaining clear commercial records
• Measure, monitor and report project costs from pre-construction through to completion
• Maintain accurate project financial records, ensuring consistency with internal commercial processes
• Prepare and support EOT, loss and expense and contractual claims where required
• Assist with dispute avoidance and resolution, ensuring contractual, financial and regulatory compliance
• Mentor and support commercial colleagues as the team develops
• Attend client meetings, progress reviews and commercial negotiations, presenting financial information clearly and confidently
• Work 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 refurbishment
• Experience managing commercial performance across multiple live projects
• Confident mentoring or managing others, monitoring output and performance
• Strong negotiation, communication and client-facing skills
• Advanced understanding of JCT contracts
• High level of numeracy, strong IT skills and excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently, manage deadlines and lead meetings with confidence

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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.

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