About the Role
This is an opportunity to join a progressive principal contractor operating at the forefront of UK facade remediation. Backed by a listed parent group with turnover exceeding £600 million and supported by strong cash reserves, the business offers genuine stability alongside the pace and flexibility of a modern, dynamic team. With secured work through to 2028 and projects up to £22 million, you will be joining at a time of sustained growth and long term opportunity.Culture is a genuine focus, with weekly feedback helping shape senior leadership decisions and supporting the company's ambition to be recognised as one of the Times Top 100 Places to Work by 2026.Commercial Manager Salary & BenefitsSalary: £65,000 to £85,000 (DOE)Location: 2 days per week in the Portsmouth office with UK wide travel and hybrid working25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysHybrid working availablePension schemeProject bonus schemeCompany bonus scheme4 years death in service coverCritical illness coverRegular team and company wide social eventsComprehensive in house and external training and developmentAccess to Udemy and other training platformsOffice facilities include stocked kitchen and showerCharity fundraising days Commercial Manager Job OverviewProvide commercial leadership across a portfolio of facade remediation and external envelope projectsTake ownership of project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, CVRs and cash flow reportingLead commercial strategy from contract award through delivery to final accountManage contract administration, risk management and change control across multiple projectsOversee subcontract procurement, negotiation, valuations and final account settlementSupport and develop Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff, setting standards and ensuring best practiceWork closely with operational teams to identify opportunities, manage cost exposure and protect marginBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partnersProvide accurate, timely reporting to senior leadership and support strategic commercial decision makingRegular nationwide site visits with a consistent presence in the Portsmouth office as required Commercial Manager RequirementsProven experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar role within facade, cladding or external envelope worksStrong commercial and contractual knowledge, ideally with experience of JCT and similar contract formsTrack record of managing CVRs, forecasting, variations and final accounts on multi million pound projectsConfident leading teams, managing stakeholders and working directly with clientsStrong communication and negotiation skills with a proactive, solutions led approachBased within a commutable distance of Portsmouth and willing to travel nationwideBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.