Foresight Search Ltd

Commercial Manager Location: South Wales Salary: to £83,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Package Sector: Main Contractor Residential & Commercial New Build Start Date: Flexible / ASAP Commercial Manager The Company A long-established and highly respected South Wales main contractor is looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to support continued growth across its residential and commercial project portfolio. The business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality new build schemes across multiple sectors, with a strong pipeline of secured work and a consistent stream of repeat business. Projects range from residential developments through to commercial and mixed-use schemes, delivered across South Wales and surrounding areas. With a stable leadership team, strong financial position, and ambitious growth plans, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional looking for long-term progression within a successful regional contractor. Commercial Manager The Role This Commercial Manager position will involve overseeing the commercial performance of multiple live projects while supporting the wider commercial team and operational management. You will work closely with Directors, Contracts Managers, and site teams to ensure projects are commercially controlled from pre-construction through to final account. The role would suit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, or an existing Commercial Manager looking to join a well-run contractor with genuine long-term opportunity. Key responsibilities will include: Commercial management of multiple residential and commercial new build projects Overseeing cost control, forecasting, valuations, variations, subcontract procurement, and final accounts Managing and mentoring Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team Working closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability and commercial performance Reviewing contracts and managing contractual risk Producing accurate monthly CVRs and financial reporting Supporting procurement strategy and subcontractor management Building and maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships Contributing to business growth and long-term commercial strategy Commercial Manager The Person You will ideally have: Previous experience working for a main contractor Strong commercial management experience across new build construction projects Good contractual knowledge Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously Strong communication and leadership skills A proactive and commercially driven approach Residential and/or commercial project experience Stable career history and long-term mindset This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, financially secure contractor offering long-term progression, strong leadership support, and a genuinely positive working environment.

Title: Estimator Location: Bristol Flex working: 4 days office based, Fridays at home (optional) Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 + package Sector: Roofing & Cladding contracts Start Date: ASAP The Company: Our client is a highly sought after leading specialist Roofing and Cladding contractor working with the leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 main contractors on large flagship new build projects. The business has a loyal and robust client based and is experiencing a period of growth - looking to expand. Estimator - The Role: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join the team based from the office in the Bristol office with 1 day WFH. You will be responsible for hands on Estimating on a range of tenders across sectors on roofing and cladding contracts, typically to £9m in value. Typical duties and responsibilities include: Provide best net cost (supported by market pricing) estimates in a timely and organised manner. Meet tender return deadlines. On receipt of a tender consult with the pre-construction team to assess suitability of the tender and agree whether to provide a bid or decline Maintain Estimating resource schedules. Agree the bid strategy with the bid team including potential value engineering, the structure of the tender return and important dates for completion of individual tasks.Attend weekly bid team meetings and provide support to the team as required. Prepare bills of quantities. Agree the tender list with the bid team and send out enquiries with sufficient time for the sub-contractors to provide quotations. Fully understand site conditions and constraints. Engage with the sub-contractors through the tender period to ascertain any potential opportunities within the bid along with chasing up tenders to make sure they are received. Prepare prelims book in conjunction with Operations team lead. Seek opportunities in estimate to provide competitive edge and/or maximise margin Present fully considered estimate at tender adjudication including all supply chain quotations, comparisons etc. Make all necessary changes agreed at the tender adjudication and collate the bid together for final sign off Senior Estimator - The Person You will have solid Estimating experience with a specialist roofing & cladding contractor or a genera main contractor Demonstrable experience of Estimating on ranger of different projects and sectors/technologies Experience pricing jobs in excess of £5m packages Experience across sectors including residential and commercial A good track record of winning tenders on projects with a good level of profitability. Commutable to the Bristol office without relocation. The Reward: Competitive salary Car or allowance Company benefits package Varied projects and tenders Continued local work within the South West region. Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy (phone number removed)

YOU MUST CURRENTLY LIVE WITHIN 45 MINS OF CARDIFF TO APPLY TO THIS ROLE (will be deleted without reviewing otherwise - call us if you are specifiallly relocating) NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED Planner Main Contractor Location: Cardiff Salary: £70,000 £90,000 + Package Sector: Main Contractor Refurbishment High-Rise Fit Out Planner The Company An excellent opportunity to join a leading multi-regional main contractor experiencing significant growth across Wales and the wider UK. The business specialises in the delivery of complex refurbishment projects, with around 70% of its current workload focused on major cladding replacement and building remediation schemes on high-rise buildings. Alongside this, they deliver a broader range of refurbishment and fit-out projects across multiple sectors. This is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial contractor with a strong secured pipeline and ambitious plans for continued expansion. They offer an excellent environment for someone looking for genuine responsibility, exposure to technically challenging projects and strong long-term career prospects. Planner The Role Based from the Cardiff office, you will work closely with the pre-construction and operational teams, providing planning support across projects from tender stage through to construction and completion. The role would suit an experienced Planner from a main contracting background. Previous cladding or building remediation experience is not essential candidates with strong planning experience across new build, refurbishment or fit-out projects will be considered. Key responsibilities will include: Developing detailed tender and construction programmes Producing and maintaining project programmes throughout the delivery phase Working closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams Reviewing construction methodology, sequencing and logistics Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays Supporting project teams with short-term and recovery programmes Producing programme updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders Attending tender, pre-construction and project meetings Assessing programme risk and helping develop mitigation strategies Supporting multiple projects across the region where required Planner The Person Previous planning experience within a main contractor Experience across new build, refurbishment or fit-out construction projects Strong understanding of construction sequencing and methodology Experience producing tender and live construction programmes Competent with industry-standard planning software Commercially aware with strong communication skills Able to work effectively with both pre-construction and operational teams Planner The Reward £70,000 £90,000 depending on experience Comprehensive company package Technically interesting and high-profile refurbishment projects Strong secured pipeline of work Fast-growing and entrepreneurial working environment Excellent long-term career and progression opportunity

Quantity Surveyor Social Housing / Refurbishment Location: Bristo (central) or Newport offices Salary: £50,000 £58000 + £6,500 car allowance + 25% bonus Sector: Social Housing, Refurbishment, Retrofit upgrades Start Date: Immediate Quantity Surveyor The Company This Quantity Surveyor opportunity is with a cuccessful contractor delivering Social Housing refurbishment / planned maintenance and retrofit decarbonisation projects across the South West. From their regional offices in Bristol and Newport they deliver large scale social houising refurbishment, retrofit energy efficiency and decarbonisation schemes. The business has a strong pipeline of secured Social Housing work across Bristol and surrounding areas and continues to grow year on year. This is a genuine long term opportunity within a well structured commercial team. Quantity Surveyor The Role This Quantity Surveyor role will see you joining the new regional commercial team, reporting into a Commercial Manager. You must have expericne in retrodit upgrades ideally within social housing covering EWI/IWI, loft insallation or heating upgrades. You will take full commercial responsibility for one or more Social Housing refurbishment, retrofit or planned maintenance contracts. Projects are fast paced and framework driven, often operating under Schedule of Rates (NHF). Duties include managing subcontract accounts, valuations, variations, cost reporting and supporting estimating where required. You will be responsible for accurate cost / value reconciliation, cash flow forecasting and agreeing final accounts to maximise margin. Flexible working is available with up to 1 day per week from home with projects primarily located in the Bristol + 1 our area This is an ideal Quantity Surveyor position for someone who enjoys framework contracts, Schedule of Rates and high volume refurbishment environments. Quantity Surveyor The Person Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a regional or national main contractor Experience in Social Housing retrofit projects Strong understanding of Schedule of Rates Commercially astute with strong subcontract management experience Motivated, team focused and keen to progress within a growing regional business Comutible to Bristol or Newport 4/5 days per week Quantity Surveyor The Reward £50,000 £58,000 basic salary £6,500 car allowance Up to 25% bonus up to Flexible working 1 day Strong pipeline of local projects Clear progression within a growing regional team Bristol or Newprt location Contact Foresight Search for further information on this Quantity Surveyor job