Commercial Manager – Civils & Structures (CSA)

Commercial Manager – Civils & Structures (CSA)
London | Permanent | Circa £125,000 Basic + Package

An established UK engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to take hands-on commercial responsibility for substantial civil and structural construction works in London.

This is a genuine opportunity for a commercially strong Managing/Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a No.1 position, or an experienced Commercial Manager seeking greater ownership of project commercial performance.

The Opportunity

You will take responsibility for the commercial management of civil and structural construction packages, working closely with operational and project delivery teams from pre-construction through completion and final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy, subcontract tendering, negotiations and appointment.
• Manage subcontract accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Own commercial reporting, CVRs, cost forecasting and cost-to-complete.
• Administer contractual change, protect commercial entitlements and manage project risk.
• Monitor margins, financial performance and commercial controls.
• Work closely with project and construction teams to support profitable delivery.
• Provide commercial leadership and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Experience

• Proven contractor-side commercial experience on substantial civil and structural construction works.
• Practical exposure to groundworks, piling, foundations, reinforced-concrete frames, structural works or shell/core.
• Demonstrable ownership of procurement, subcontract accounts, forecasting, CVRs, variations and final accounts.
• Experience operating as a commercial No.1, or as a strong No.2 capable of independently leading major construction packages.
• Sound working knowledge of relevant construction contracts, including NEC and/or JCT.

The Ideal Candidate

You may already be a hands-on Commercial Manager, Managing QS or Senior QS with the project responsibility and commercial maturity to take the next step.

The emphasis is on proven commercial delivery, independent judgment and real project accountability—not job title alone.

Package and Working Arrangements

• Permanent salaried position.
• Circa £125,000 basic salary plus package, dependent on experience.
• London-based opportunity.
• Flexible hybrid arrangements, subject to project requirements.
• Opportunity for meaningful commercial responsibility within an established contractor.

This is a PERMANENT appointment only. Freelance, temporary and outside-IR35 arrangements are not being considered.

To Apply

Apply through this advert with your latest CV. Please highlight relevant civil/structural projects, approximate project or package values, and the commercial responsibilities you personally held.

Applications will be reviewed confidentially by BuildSpace UK