Job Description:

Location: London & South East
Sector: Commercial Office Fit-Out | Design & Build | Refurbishment
Employment Type: Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join an established and growing design & build contractor specialising in high-quality commercial office fit-out and refurbishment projects.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the commercial delivery of multiple projects, overseeing all aspects from procurement through to final accounts, ensuring profitability, effective cost management and strong commercial performance throughout.

This position would suit a commercially astute individual with a strong background in the fit-out sector who is confident managing projects independently, building client relationships and working closely with operational teams.

• Take full commercial responsibility for office fit-out and refurbishment projects from procurement through to completion.

• Manage project budgets, cost control, cash flow, forecasting and CVRs.

• Oversee subcontractor procurement, tendering, negotiations, valuations and final accounts.

• Identify and manage commercial risks, variations and contractual obligations.

• Protect project profitability and ensure commercial targets and margins are achieved.

• Manage multiple live projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting and commercial oversight.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

• Work closely with Project Managers, Designers and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Provide regular commercial updates to senior management, highlighting financial performance, risks and opportunities.

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor or design & build environment.

• Strong background in commercial office fit-out, CAT A/CAT B refurbishment or design & build projects.

• Demonstrable experience managing projects commercially from procurement through to final accounts.

• Strong knowledge of CVRs, forecasting, subcontractor procurement and contract administration.

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Confident negotiating with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.

• Excellent commercial awareness, communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operational teams.

• Previous experience with an established office fit-out contractor would be highly advantageous.

• Opportunity to join an established and expanding contractor within the commercial fit-out sector.

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of high-quality office fit-out and refurbishment projects.

• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.

• Supportive working environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration.

• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of projects and influence commercial performance.

If you're an experienced Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in commercial office fit-out and refurbishment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity.

We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job.