Job Description
Commercial Manager / Pre Contracts Manager
Colchester
45,000 + bens
Hybrid working
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
Our client is looking for a Commercial Manager to join their growing team and take ownership of projects from initial client enquiry through to construction delivery.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a construction or commercial fit-out background who enjoys managing project pricing, supplier relationships, and client negotiations while ensuring projects are commercially successful.
Working closely with the Operations Director, you'll play a key role in supporting operational efficiency, managing supplier frameworks, and identifying opportunities for business growth.
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial performance of projects, ensuring pricing accuracy, cost control, and strong supplier relationships.
You will work closely with our Design and Project Delivery teams to deliver successful outcomes for clients while maintaining strong commercial oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Lead pricing, cost control, and commercial management of projects
Manage supplier and subcontractor frameworks, contracts, and negotiations
Oversee project costing and ensure profitability targets are met
Prepare contracts and manage smooth handovers to delivery teams
Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners
Lead tender submissions and framework applications
Attend client and supplier meetings where required
What We're Looking For
Strong background in construction (ideally commercial fit-out)
Proven experience in pricing, scoping, and cost management
Experience managing supplier or subcontractor frameworks
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Experience using commercial systems such as Synergist (or similar)
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
Desirable:
Project or Construction Management qualification CSCS Card Health & Safety qualifications
Benefits
35 days holiday including bank holidays
Birthday leave after probation
Tax-free EOT bonus
Group Life Assurance
Optional Private Medical Insurance (after 1 year)
Auto-enrolment pension (3% employer contribution after 3 months)
Long service awards every 5 years
Employee of the Quarter programme
Referral bonus scheme
Benefits platform from day one
Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Colchester
45,000 + bens
Hybrid working
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
Our client is looking for a Commercial Manager to join their growing team and take ownership of projects from initial client enquiry through to construction delivery.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a construction or commercial fit-out background who enjoys managing project pricing, supplier relationships, and client negotiations while ensuring projects are commercially successful.
Working closely with the Operations Director, you'll play a key role in supporting operational efficiency, managing supplier frameworks, and identifying opportunities for business growth.
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial performance of projects, ensuring pricing accuracy, cost control, and strong supplier relationships.
You will work closely with our Design and Project Delivery teams to deliver successful outcomes for clients while maintaining strong commercial oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Lead pricing, cost control, and commercial management of projects
Manage supplier and subcontractor frameworks, contracts, and negotiations
Oversee project costing and ensure profitability targets are met
Prepare contracts and manage smooth handovers to delivery teams
Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners
Lead tender submissions and framework applications
Attend client and supplier meetings where required
What We're Looking For
Strong background in construction (ideally commercial fit-out)
Proven experience in pricing, scoping, and cost management
Experience managing supplier or subcontractor frameworks
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Experience using commercial systems such as Synergist (or similar)
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
Desirable:
Project or Construction Management qualification CSCS Card Health & Safety qualifications
Benefits
35 days holiday including bank holidays
Birthday leave after probation
Tax-free EOT bonus
Group Life Assurance
Optional Private Medical Insurance (after 1 year)
Auto-enrolment pension (3% employer contribution after 3 months)
Long service awards every 5 years
Employee of the Quarter programme
Referral bonus scheme
Benefits platform from day one
Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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