Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager

Horley / Gatwick (Office & Site-Based)
£70,000 - £85,000 (DOE) + Package
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commercial Manager to join our team based near Horley / Gatwick. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the commercial performance across both surveying and estimating functions, ensuring strong financial control, risk management, and delivery of profitable projects.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will lead and oversee the commercial operations across multiple projects, managing both the Surveying and Estimating teams while maintaining a strong focus on profitability, risk mitigation, and cashflow management.
This is a hands-on leadership position reporting at Board level, requiring a confident decision-maker who can drive consistency and best practice across all commercial activities.

Key Responsibilities

Surveying Team Leadership

Manage a team of 2 Surveyors and 1 Commercial Administrator
Oversee monthly applications for payment
Lead cashflow management, including payment and pay less notices
Conduct account reviews and client meetings
Prepare and negotiate final accounts
Provide accurate reporting to Board level

Estimating & Pre-Construction Oversight

Review tender documentation and contract orders
Ensure clear understanding of commercial terms and contract risks
Identify key risks, red flags, and opportunities
Support alignment between estimating and delivery teams

Commercial Support to Estimating

Oversee Estimating Manager, 2 Estimators, and 1 Junior Estimator
Ensure consistency and accuracy across all tenders and estimates
Drive a robust commercial approach across pre-construction activities

Overall Commercial Responsibility

Full ownership of live project commercial performance
Protect margins and profitability
Lead variation management and change control processes
Oversee subcontract procurement and commercial compliance
Maintain a strong commercial cash position across projects

About You

We're looking for a strong commercial leader with:

Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior QS role
Background in construction / contracting environments
Experience managing both surveying and estimating functions
Strong knowledge of contracts, risk management, and commercial strategy
Leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent communication skills with Board-level reporting capability
A proactive, detail-driven mindset with a focus on delivery and results

Working Hours

08:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday
Primarily based at the Horley office, with travel to sites as required

Salary & Benefits

£70,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience)
Company car allowance
Bupa private healthcare (after 3 months)
Pension scheme (auto-enrolment with employer contribution after 3 months)
Travel expenses reimbursed (office and site travel)
Bonus potential included

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key commercial function within a growing business, influence strategic decisions at Board level, and shape the commercial success of a diverse project portfolio
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed