Commercial Manager - Fire & Smoke Control

Job Description

Our client is a UK manufacturer of highly technical automated fire & smoke protection products looking for a Commercial Manager to manage the full commercial and contractual lifecycle across multiple projects.

You will be responsible for ensuring projects are commercially controlled, contractually compliant, and financially profitable from enquiry through to final account.

Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial and contractual activities across multiple projects
  
• Prepare tenders, estimates, and pricing
  
• Oversee cost control, procurement, and subcontractor management
  
• Administer NEC and JCT contracts
  
• Manage variations, valuations, and final accounts
  
• Monitor cash flow and payment processes
  
• Identify and manage commercial risk
  
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
  

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial roles in construction
  
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
  
• Experience managing project commercial lifecycle
  
• Strong negotiation and cost management skills
  
• Experience with forecasting and financial reporting
  
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
  
• Experience in construction, fire safety, or manufacturing preferred
  

Qualifications:

• BSc / MSc in Quantity Surveying or related field
  
• MRICS (or working towards) preferred
  

Benefits

Up to £120,000

£500 / Month Car Allowance

Deliverables Bonus

Company NEST Pension

28 Days Holiday Incl. Bank Holidays

Company Laptop

Requirements
Commercial management, contract negotiation, business development, margin and P&L management, quoting and estimating, client relationship management, knowledge of passive fire protection / fire and smoke curtain systems.