Commercial Manager – Facilities

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Calibre Search

Commercial Manager – Building Services
Newcastle

The Role
You’ll be the commercial backbone of the operation, making sure every project is financially sound and contractually watertight. Expect to get stuck into:

• Reviewing and improving contract prelims with the estimating team
• Advising on procurement strategies and subcontractor selection
• Preparing and negotiating subcontract documents and bills of quantities
• Managing costs across all M&E projects, including CVRs and cost-to-complete forecasts
• Reviewing contract conditions and flagging risks or opportunities
• Signing off subcontractor payments and managing variations
• Leading on risk/value management and cost control
• Supporting the Ops team with commercial advice and contractual claims
• Keeping tabs on current building contracts and ensuring compliance
• Producing monthly commercial performance reports and forecasts
• Driving final account agreements and client applications
• Delegating effectively and mentoring junior staff

This isn’t a static role. You’ll be expected to challenge the norm, spot inefficiencies, and help shape better ways of working. That means:

• Identifying problems and offering practical solutions
• Championing quality and compliance through QEMS procedures
• Promoting collaboration across teams and supply chain
• Staying sharp on process improvements and best practice

About You
We’re after someone who’s commercially switched-on, confident in their decision-making, and not afraid to roll up their sleeves. You’ll need:

• Strong communication skills-written, verbal, and interpersonal
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently
• High attention to detail and the ability to juggle deadlines
• Professionalism in how you present yourself and represent the business
• A solid understanding of health & safety procedures and regulatory compliance
• Discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive information

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.