Commercial Manager

Job Description:

Commercial Manager - Cladding Remediation

• Location: Leicester
• Salary: Up to £100,000 + Full Package
• Employer: Main Contractor
• Sector: Cladding / Façade Remediation

Role 

A leading main contractor specialising in Cladding and Façade Remediation is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join their team in Leicester.

This role will see you take commercial leadership across a portfolio of remediation schemes, ensuring financial control, strategic contract management, and successful commercial delivery from pre-construction through to final account.

You’ll be joining a rapidly growing, highly reputable contractor operating at the forefront of the remediation sector, offering strong career progression and long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across multiple cladding remediation projects.
• Manage cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow control.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors, materials, and specialist cladding packages.
• Ensure robust contract administration including NEC/JCT forms.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, variations, and claims.
• Support project teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget and to the required commercial standards.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, valuations, and financial reports for senior leadership.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to QS teams as required.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS ready to step up.
• Background working for a main contractor (essential).
• Strong knowledge of cladding, façade, or remediation projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent understanding of NEC or JCT forms of contract.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field (preferred).

What’s on Offer

• Up to £100,000 salary, depending on experience
• Full package (car/allowance, pension, benefits)
• Opportunity to join a market-leading contractor in a thriving specialist sector
• Long-term career development and progression
• Supportive leadership and a strong pipeline of future projects