Senior Commercial Manager

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager

Gloucestershire

We are assisting in the search for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join a major construction project in Gloucestershire.

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

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gloucestershire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-06-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English