Senior Commercial Manager

Senior Commercial Manager 📍 Gloucestershire We are assisting in the search for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join a major construction project in Gloucestershire area. Working on a large-scale, complex development, you will play a pivotal role in the commercial leadership of the project, managing a large team, ensuring robust financial management, contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and commercial performance from inception through to final account. This position would suit a commercially astute professional with experience delivering major projects and leading commercial teams within a fast-paced construction environment. Key Responsibilities: • Provide commercial leadership across the project lifecycle • Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, and financial performance • Lead the procurement and management of subcontractor packages • Oversee contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual obligations • Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities • Lead change management, variations, and compensation event processes • Manage and mentor commercial team members • Support project leadership with strategic commercial advice and decision-making • Drive value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives • Negotiate and agree final accounts with clients and supply chain partners The Ideal Candidate: • Previous experience as a Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, or Commercial Lead • Proven track record delivering major construction or infrastructure projects • Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT, or other standard forms of contract • Experience managing large subcontractor packages and complex supply chains • Excellent commercial, contractual, and negotiation skills • Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline What's on Offer: • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package • Opportunity to work on a flagship development with long-term project security • Clear career progression opportunities • Exposure to a high-profile, technically complex scheme • Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team Apply Now: This opportunity would particularly suit candidates from major projects, infrastructure, defence, healthcare, commercial, education, industrial, or mixed-use construction backgrounds, looking to take the next step in their commercial leadership career. Appy now, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Fiona at Thatcher Associates