Permanent
Commercial Manager
Birmingham

Posted Yesterday
? Commercial Manager - Industrial/Warehouse Construction
South Midlands | £80,000 - £100,000 per annum + package Full-time | Permanent
Are you a commercially astute leader with experience in delivering industrial or warehouse construction projects? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering high-quality industrial units and logistics developments across the South Midlands and surrounding regions.
We''re seeking a proactive and capable Commercial Manager to oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of live projects—while leading, mentoring, and developing a team of surveyors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all commercial and contractual matters across multiple industrial/warehouse construction projects
- Manage and mentor assistant and trainee Quantity Surveyors to ensure project success and professional development
- Oversee subcontractor procurement, cost planning, valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Prepare accurate commercial reports and cost forecasts to maintain financial control
- Ensure compliance with relevant contract forms (e.g., JCT, NEC)
- Support bid teams and pre-construction where necessary to secure future work
- Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
- Minimum 7+ years'' experience in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management role within industrial or warehouse construction
- Experience working for a main contractor delivering design & build or traditional build schemes
- Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contract forms
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
- Highly organised, commercially aware, and confident in managing multiple projects
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field
- MRICS or working towards chartership is an advantage
- £80,000 - £100,000 salary, depending on experience
- Company car or car allowance
- Pension, private healthcare, and bonus scheme
- A clear pathway to senior leadership roles
- Projects within a growing industrial/logistics sector
- Supportive culture focused on quality delivery and team development
Join a respected regional contractor with strong financials, a secure pipeline of work, and a collaborative environment.