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Senior Commercial Manager

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Senior Commercial Manager – Major Commercial Refurbishment
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Permanent or Fixed-Term Contract | Bristol
Competitive Salary + Excellent Package
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join a leading main contractor delivering one of Bristol's largest and most exciting commercial redevelopment projects.
Our client has secured a £74m city centre refurbishment and office fit-out scheme, transforming an existing office complex into a high-quality, sustainable workplace. This is a flagship project that will require a commercially astute leader to oversee all commercial activities from pre-construction through to final account.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will lead the commercial function on this high-profile development, ensuring robust financial management, effective procurement and strong contractual control throughout the project lifecycle.
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Working closely with the project delivery team, you'll play a key role in maximising project performance while maintaining excellent relationships with the client, supply chain and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of a major commercial refurbishment project.
- Oversee project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow.
- Manage procurement strategy and subcontractor packages.
- Administer contracts and manage commercial risk.
- Lead the valuation, variation and final account processes.
- Mentor and support the commercial team on the project.
- Work collaboratively with operational teams to maximise project performance.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain.
About You
We're looking for an experienced commercial professional with a proven track record of delivering high-value commercial construction projects.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor on major projects.
- Strong background in refurbishment, retrofit, cut & carve or commercial office developments.
- Experience working for a Tier One or leading regional main contractor.
- Excellent knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
- Strong leadership, negotiation and commercial management skills.
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.


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What's on Offer
- Permanent or Fixed-Term Contract opportunities.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- The opportunity to play a key role on one of Bristol's flagship commercial developments.
- Long-term career progression within a successful and growing contractor.
- A collaborative working environment with a strong pipeline of major projects.
If you're an experienced Senior Commercial Manager looking to take ownership of a landmark commercial development, we'd love to hear from you.
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