Commercial Manager

Overview

Lead commercial strategy, contracts, and cost management for major construction projects

Key Responsibilities

• takeoffs
• contract review
• valuation prep
• final accounts
• data reporting
• financial oversight

Tasks

-Provide accurate, timely data to support cash flow forecasting and commercial decision-making. -Ensure robust commercial governance across project lifecycles. -Record and manage all information relating to contractual delays. -Complete all necessary take-offs to support Estimating, Procurement, and Planning teams. -Foster a culture of high performance, accuracy, and commercial discipline. -Oversee financial positions for contracts, subcontractors, specialists, and suppliers. -Lead the preparation of monthly and interim valuations, applications for payment, reconciliations, and cost reports. -Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Contract Surveyors, Assistant Surveyors, and Junior Surveyors. -Examine contract documents in detail and flag inconsistencies or risks. -Prepare and agree interim and final valuations with client representatives. -Produce and submit final accounts for completed works packages. -Collaborate with Procurement to place subcontract packages.

Requirements

• chartered
• 10+ years
• advanced it
• communication
• negotiation
• commercial

What You Bring

If you're an experienced commercial professional looking for your next major challenge, I’d love to discuss this position with you. If you’re a commercially driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to influence major builds from procurement to final account — this is a standout opportunity. -Strong background in residential and commercial projects. -Chartered status or working towards chartership (SCS). -Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. -10+ years’ experience in construction or civil engineering, ideally with a main contractor. -Advanced IT and reporting capabilities.

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Benefits

✨ Lifestyle benefits: Bike to Work scheme, EAP, Sports & Social Club & more ✨ Competitive salary ✨ Comprehensive CPD and professional development ✨ Company vehicle or travel allowance ✨ Life insurance & income protection ✨ Relocation support (if applicable) ✨ Pension plan

About Salter Grange

-Founded in late 2021, Salter Grange launched with a senior team carrying over 40 years of recruitment expertise. -Rapidly built a foothold in the UK and Ireland by sourcing talent for construction, property, and engineering roles. -Served a diverse portfolio—from high-rise residential and commercial builds to mission‑critical data centres. -Led by directors Martin McCoy and Stephen McAneney, who co-founded the firm and maintain active operational roles. -Its standout niche: placing candidates in specialist, fast‑track tech‑infrastructure projects like global data‑centres.

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