Commercial Manager - Civil Engineering

Salary £60K-£70K | Full-Time | Permanent | Rochdale Office Based – Some Travel required to sites

ALF Recruit is working with a growing civil engineering and groundworks contractor looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to take ownership of its commercial function.

Working closely with the Directors, you will oversee the commercial lifecycle from tender pricing through to final account, bringing structure to processes, protecting project margins and supporting the business as it grows

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This is a hands-on opportunity with real influence over how the commercial function develops. It could suit an experienced Commercial Manager or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step into a broader role.

What’s on offer

• Ownership of the commercial function with direct access to the Directors
• The opportunity to shape processes and build a team as the business develops
• A varied role combining project involvement with wider commercial responsibility

The role

• Take ownership of commercial activity across projects, including valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations and monitor project costs, margins and commercial performance
• Work alongside the Accounts Manager to provide clear commercial and margin reporting to the Directors
• Lead estimating and surveying activity, supporting tender pricing, cost build-ups and mark‑up decisions
• Review drawings, scopes and pre-construction information to identify costs, risks and opportunities
• Manage subcontractor procurement, from enquiries and comparisons through to orders and final accounts
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and the supply chain
• Improve commercial processes and help develop the team as the business grows
• Attend project sites when required

About you

• Experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, groundworks or external works
• Confident managing CVRs, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Strong subcontractor procurement experience and a sound understanding of estimating and tender pricing
• Good knowledge of JCT contracts, ideally including Design & Build, with NEC experience advantageous
• Comfortable working within a smaller or medium-sized contractor, taking ownership and remaining close to the detail
• Commercially focused, organised and confident working directly with senior leadership
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

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