This is not just another Commercial Manager role. It's an opportunity to join one of the UK's most progressive and fast-growing principal contractors, operating at the forefront of the façade remediation sector.With a secure forward order book through to 2027 and projects ranging up to £22 million across stadiums, high-rise residential towers, commercial builds and complex public-sector developments, this company offers the scale of a leading contractor with the mindset of a modern, agile business.Backed by strong financial foundations and ambitious plans to grow turnover to £50 million this year, the business invests heavily in innovation, cutting-edge technology and smarter ways of working. But what really sets it apart is the culture: collaborative, supportive and people-first. Staff feedback is gathered weekly and actively shapes decision-making - contributing to a workplace that genuinely puts its people at the centre of everything it does.Commercial Manager Salary & Benefits
Salary: £65,000 - £95,000 (DOE)
25-30 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Hybrid working available (2 days per week in Portsmouth)
Nationwide travel (as required)
Pension scheme
Project bonus scheme
Company bonus scheme
4 years death-in-service cover
Critical illness cover
Team social events
Company events and supportive social environment
Comprehensive in-house and external training & development
Access to Udemy and training courses
Charity fundraising days
Office facilities including stocked kitchen and shower
Commercial Manager Overview
Full commercial management of complex remediation projects
Cost planning, budgeting, and contract administration
Oversight of CVRs, PTCs, and accurate financial reporting
Managing subcontractor packages and procurement processes
Applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts
Commercial risk identification and mitigation
Close collaboration with project delivery teams
Strong attention to detail in contractual and commercial matters
Use of cost/project management software to optimise outcomes
Commercial Manager Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally within cladding, façades or main contracting
Proven commercial acumen with sound knowledge of contract management
Technically proficient and confident in leading commercial processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be based within 2 hours of Portsmouth and open to national travel
What makes this opportunity different?
Strong financial foundations and ambitious growth targets
Confirmed workload through to 2027
Supportive, values-led culture with low staff turnover
Structured mentoring, training, and genuine long-term progression
Team members empowered to make real impact from day one
Regular feedback and transparent leadership
Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
