Commercial Manager

Samuel James Recruitment Ltd
Commercial Manager Interior Fit-Out Contractor Up to £85,000 + Package

Are you a commercially astute Commercial Manager with experience in residential and commercial interiors, particularly within drylining, SFS, screed, plastering, decorating, and render? If you re ready to take full commercial control of multiple projects ranging up to £9m, this could be your ideal next move.

This is a high-impact leadership role within a specialist interior fit-out contractor giving you full oversight from pre-construction through to final account across multiple, high-value developments.

What You ll Be Doing
As Commercial Manager, you ll take full ownership of the commercial and contractual functions across several residential and commercial fit-out projects.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial strategy, procurement and subcontractor management
• Oversee valuations, cost planning and project forecasting
• Manage risk, ensure compliance, and drive profitability
• Handle JCT contract negotiations and final accounts
• Work closely with Pre-Construction, Design, and Project Teams
• Support and mentor junior commercial staff where applicable

About You
We re looking for a confident, detail-driven commercial leader who brings:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor in the fit-out, drylining, or high-rise residential sectors
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts, cost reporting and subcontractor management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple live projects

About the Company
Our client is a well-established subcontractor operating in the residential and commercial interiors space. They specialise in delivering drylining, re-cladding, and fire remediation packages for major London developers. Projects typically range from £3m to £9m, across high-rise apartments, student accommodation, and schools, with an annual turnover of approximately £20m.

What s In It For You?

• Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company pension & annual bonus
• All travel paid including client and site visits
• Hybrid working manage your own diary
• Clear career progression and commercial leadership opportunities
• Work with premium clients and award-winning teams
• Be part of a stable, growing company with a quality-first ethos

How to Apply
Sound like your next challenge?
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