Commercial Manager

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing and well-established business operating across civils, demolition, and haulage. Following the departure of a key senior figure, the business is now looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of project delivery and play a key role in the continued growth of the business. This is a unique opportunity offering autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to shape and develop operational processes within a forward-thinking contractor. The Role This is an operationally focused position, centred around managing multiple projects, overseeing site teams, and ensuring successful delivery from pre-construction through to completion. Key Responsibilities - Overseeing the delivery of multiple civils, demolition, and enabling works projects - Managing site teams including Site Managers, Supervisors, and subcontractors - Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget - Working closely with the commercial team on cost control, variations, and reporting - Supporting tendering and pre-construction planning where required - Maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders - Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities - Driving programme performance and operational efficiency - Supporting business growth through client engagement and repeat work What We’re Looking For - Proven experience as a Senior QS, Project Manager, or Senior Site Manager within: • Civil Engineering • Demolition • Groundworks / Infrastructure - Strong operational leadership and project delivery experience - Good commercial awareness and understanding of cost control - Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously - Confident in client-facing environments - Proactive, organised, and capable of hitting the ground running - Full UK Driving Licence Why Join? - Opportunity to step into a senior, business-critical role - Autonomy to shape and develop operational processes - Direct access to senior decision-makers - A varied role with exposure across multiple projects and sectors - Genuine long-term progression as the business continues to grow Ideal Candidate This role would suit: - A Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step up - An experienced Commercial Manager seeking more autonomy - A driven individual looking to have a real impact on business performance