Job Description

Commercial Manager

Location: London Southwark (Hybrid – with travel)
Salary: c.£70,000 -£80000 + £5,000 car allowance or company car + bonus + benefits

Attega Group is partnering exclusively with our client, a specialist in healthcare environment services, to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager to join their growing team.

This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape commercial processes, influence business performance, and support continued growth across both projects and FM operations.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of all commercial and cost management activities across the business. You’ll ensure projects are delivered profitably, risks are managed effectively, and robust commercial controls are in place.

You’ll also play a pivotal role in developing the commercial function, leading and mentoring a small team including a QS and Buyer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy across project delivery and FM operations
• Manage budgets, cost plans, forecasting and cash flow
• Oversee contract negotiation, administration and compliance (JCT)
• Drive cost control through CVRs, reporting and financial management
• Manage procurement strategy and supply chain performance
• Handle variations, claims and commercial risk mitigation
• Work closely with Project Managers and senior leadership to ensure financial targets are met
• Lead, develop and support the commercial team

About You

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction (ideally design & build)
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Demonstrable experience in cost management, procurement and commercial leadership
• Excellent negotiation, financial and analytical skills
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing or mentoring teams
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable:

• Experience within healthcare or regulated environments
• Background in SME or growing businesses
• Professional qualification (RICS, CIOB or equivalent)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and car allowance/company car
• Bonus scheme and benefits package
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Opportunity to shape and grow a commercial function
• Work within a specialist and expanding sector

If you're a commercially driven professional looking to make a real impact within a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.