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Commercial Manager
- Posted 13 October 2025
- Salary £60000 - £75000 per annum
- LocationLambeth
- Job type Permanent
- Sectors Built Environment
- ReferenceBH-39465
Job description
Commercial Manager (Major Projects)
Location: London Bridge
About the Company
This opportunity is with a market-leading specialist contractor operating within the passive fire protection and firestopping sector. With over three decades of expertise, the business is recognised for its technical excellence, commitment to compliance, and high-quality project delivery across some of the UK’s most complex schemes. As the industry continues to evolve with increasing regulatory focus, the company remains at the forefront of innovation — providing trusted, safety-critical solutions that protect buildings and communities nationwide.
The Role
As a Commercial Manager within the Major Projects division, you’ll take ownership of large-scale, high-value projects across both public and private sectors. You’ll lead all commercial aspects from tendering through to completion, ensuring strong financial performance, robust contract management, and successful project outcomes.
This role blends hands-on commercial leadership with business development responsibility. You’ll play a key role in strengthening client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting the strategic growth of the business in a rapidly expanding market. It’s an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, commercially focused professional looking to make an impact within a growing specialist contractor.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the commercial management of major passive fire protection and firestopping projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with operational and delivery teams to ensure project success and profitability.
• Oversee procurement, tendering, pricing, and contract negotiations in line with company and industry standards.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting, including forecasts, cost analysis, and margin reviews.
• Drive value engineering and identify opportunities to enhance project performance.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships, acting as a trusted commercial partner.
• Support the identification and qualification of new business opportunities.
• Represent the business at relevant meetings, forums, and industry events.
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team, fostering collaboration and excellence.
About You
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing commercial operations within the construction or specialist subcontracting sector — ideally passive fire protection or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of contract law, procurement, and commercial risk management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Confident presenting financial and project performance to senior stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A collaborative leader committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare and life assurance (subject to conditions)
• Pension contribution
• Wellbeing day and additional employee benefits
• Full-time, permanent role based in London Bridge
If you’re ready to take a leading role within a specialist contractor at the forefront of the fire protection industry, please contact Andreas at andreas.vella@peoplegroup.com or send in your CV for confidential consideration.
Location: London Bridge
About the Company
This opportunity is with a market-leading specialist contractor operating within the passive fire protection and firestopping sector. With over three decades of expertise, the business is recognised for its technical excellence, commitment to compliance, and high-quality project delivery across some of the UK’s most complex schemes. As the industry continues to evolve with increasing regulatory focus, the company remains at the forefront of innovation — providing trusted, safety-critical solutions that protect buildings and communities nationwide.
The Role
As a Commercial Manager within the Major Projects division, you’ll take ownership of large-scale, high-value projects across both public and private sectors. You’ll lead all commercial aspects from tendering through to completion, ensuring strong financial performance, robust contract management, and successful project outcomes.
This role blends hands-on commercial leadership with business development responsibility. You’ll play a key role in strengthening client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting the strategic growth of the business in a rapidly expanding market. It’s an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, commercially focused professional looking to make an impact within a growing specialist contractor.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the commercial management of major passive fire protection and firestopping projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with operational and delivery teams to ensure project success and profitability.
• Oversee procurement, tendering, pricing, and contract negotiations in line with company and industry standards.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting, including forecasts, cost analysis, and margin reviews.
• Drive value engineering and identify opportunities to enhance project performance.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships, acting as a trusted commercial partner.
• Support the identification and qualification of new business opportunities.
• Represent the business at relevant meetings, forums, and industry events.
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team, fostering collaboration and excellence.
About You
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing commercial operations within the construction or specialist subcontracting sector — ideally passive fire protection or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of contract law, procurement, and commercial risk management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Confident presenting financial and project performance to senior stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A collaborative leader committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare and life assurance (subject to conditions)
• Pension contribution
• Wellbeing day and additional employee benefits
• Full-time, permanent role based in London Bridge
If you’re ready to take a leading role within a specialist contractor at the forefront of the fire protection industry, please contact Andreas at andreas.vella@peoplegroup.com or send in your CV for confidential consideration.
