Pro Steel Engineering Limited
Commercial Manager
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If you're a Commercial Manager who wants to help shape the future of a growing business, influence major project decisions, and see the direct impact of your work, this could be the role for you.
About Pro Steel Engineering
Pro Steel Engineering is a growing, service-led structural steel business based in South Wales. We design, fabricate and install steelwork across a wide range of sectors, from major infrastructure and airport projects to bespoke architectural builds and complex engineering solutions.
Our mission is simple: to be the best service-led structural steel business in the UK.
We work to a clear set of values that underpin everything we do:
- Service Excellence
- Collaborative Solutions
- Sustainability
- Integrity & Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
- A Great Place to Work
We're ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 accredited, and fully compliant up to Execution Class 4 under BS EN 1090, trusted to deliver complex, high-quality steelwork across the UK and beyond.
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in the financial and commercial success of the business.
Working closely with the Managing Director, Estimating, Projects and Finance teams, you'll oversee the commercial lifecycle of our projects, from tender handover through to final account settlement. You'll ensure risks are managed, opportunities are maximized, and projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
This is an opportunity to influence commercial strategy, improve processes, and help shape the next stage of growth for Pro Steel Engineering.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of projects from contract award through to final account
- Review and negotiate contracts, terms and commercial agreements
- Manage project valuations, applications for payment, variations and change control
- Monitor project performance against budgets and financial forecasts
- Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities
- Support project teams with contractual and commercial advice
- Oversee subcontractor procurement, payments and commercial performance
- Work closely with estimating and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Develop and improve commercial systems, processes and reporting
- Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, or similar commercial leadership role
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management and project delivery
- Experience managing project costs, variations and financial reporting
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially astute with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Strong communication and leadership capability
- Ability to balance risk management with commercial opportunity
Desirable
- Experience within structural steel, fabrication, engineering or construction sectors
- Knowledge of NEC, JCT or other standard forms of contract
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction or Engineering
- Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously
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What Your First Year Could Look Like...
1 Month
Learn our projects, systems, commercial processes and client base. Build relationships with key internal stakeholders and gain an understanding of current contracts and project performance.
3 Months
Take ownership of the commercial management of live projects, supporting project teams and ensuring robust control of costs, valuations and variations.
6 Months
Drive commercial improvements across the business, strengthen reporting, mitigate risks, and support strategic decision-making on major projects and opportunities.
12 Months
Be a trusted leader within the business, influencing commercial strategy, improving profitability, mentoring others, and helping shape the future growth of Pro Steel Engineering.
Why Join Pro Steel Engineering?
- Work on high-profile and varied projects, from infrastructure to bespoke architectural steelwork
- Play a key role in shaping the commercial success of a growing business
- Be part of an ambitious leadership team with real influence and visibility
- Opportunity to develop your career as the business continues to scale
- A culture built around quality, delivery, accountability and doing things the right way
Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, influence business performance, and help drive the growth of an ambitious structural steel company, we'd love to hear from you.
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