Commercial Manager – Main Contractor

Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits

A respected and established main contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager to take full ownership of the commercial function across retail, industrial, and commercial projects for high-profile blue-chip clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Commercial Manager looking for a high-impact role, or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up into a leadership position. You’ll lead a commercial team, drive project profitability and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of budgets, P&L, CVRs, and forecasting, ensuring projects remain profitable and commercially viable.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs.

• Oversee procurement, supply chain management, valuations, and variations across multiple workstreams.

• Provide commercial reporting and insights to the senior leadership team.

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring compliance and protecting margins.

• Build and maintain strong client and supply chain relationships to support repeat business.

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management (or equivalent).

• 10+ years’ construction experience with a proven track record in main contracting.

• Strong experience in retail, industrial, and commercial environments, ideally with blue-chip clients.

• Proven ability to lead or mentor junior QSs (formal management experience preferred, but ambitious Senior QSs will be considered).

• Strong financial, contractual, and analytical skills.

• Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders and negotiate effectively.

Why Apply?

• Step up from Senior QS or make your mark as a Commercial Manager.

• Chance to shape and grow the commercial function within a forward-thinking contractor.

• Deliver high-value projects for major clients with significant capex budgets.

• Competitive package including car allowance and benefits.