Job Description:

Commercial Manager

Location: Camberley

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £55,000 + car allowance and benefits

Are you ready to take the next step in your commercial career?

Our client, a leading provider of integrated facilities management and infrastructure solutions, is looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented professional who is keen to step up into a Commercial Manager role within a high-profile defence sector facilities management contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong commercial experience - perhaps currently a Senior Commercial Analyst, Quantity Surveyor, or Assistant Commercial Manager - who is ready to take ownership, lead key processes, and develop into a fully rounded Commercial Manager.

Job Description

As Commercial Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing and driving client change activity, ensuring contractual compliance, commercial integrity, and timely delivery across a complex and dynamic environment.

You’ll be the go-to commercial lead for change requests, working closely with operational and client teams, while gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities​

Change & Commercial Management

• Act as the primary commercial contact for all client change requests.
• Lead the full lifecycle of change: evaluation, pricing, negotiation, approval, and implementation.
• Ensure all changes are accurately captured, tracked, and compliant with contractual processes.

Early Warnings & Instructions

• Manage and assess Early Warnings and Buyer’s Instructions in line with contract requirements.
• Work collaboratively with operational, finance, and technical teams to evaluate impacts and risks.
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution to mitigate commercial and operational issues.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain robust commercial controls and ensure adherence to contract terms.
• Support change registers, audit trails, and reporting processes.

Financial & Risk Management

• Prepare cost models and commercial assessments.
• Identify risks and opportunities, supporting proactive decision-making.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting (including P&L insights).

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Build strong, collaborative relationships internally and with the client.
• Support negotiations and approvals while ensuring client expectations are met.
• Identify opportunities for value creation, growth, and cost efficiencies.

Leadership & Development

• Support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of your own development, with clear progression opportunities within the role.

Essential Qualifications/Skills

Experience

• Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Experience in a commercial or contract environment.
• Experience working with contracts, change control, or cost management.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk and financial principles.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to grow and take on more responsibility.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the contract, Security Clearance (SC) or the ability to obtain it is a requirement for this role.

Why Apply?

• Clear opportunity to step up into a Commercial Manager position
• Exposure to a major defence contract and senior stakeholders
• Supportive environment focused on development and progression
• Competitive salary + benefits