Commercial Manager

Position Overview

We are looking for a commercially focused Commercial Manager to oversee the financial and contractual aspects of construction and project-related activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in Finance Quantity Surveying or a related discipline together with substantial commercial management experience and excellent English communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of projects from tendering through completion.
• Prepare and review project budgets cost plans cash flow forecasts and financial reports.
• Oversee contract administration variations claims valuations and payment applications.
• Monitor project costs profitability and commercial risks.
• Lead tender reviews bid pricing subcontractor negotiations and procurement activities.
• Review contractual terms and ensure compliance with commercial obligations.
• Work closely with project managers quantity surveyors finance teams and external stakeholders.
• Prepare commercial reports and provide recommendations to improve project margins.
• Support dispute resolution and negotiate with clients consultants and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Finance Commercial Management or a related field.
• 812 years of relevant experience preferably within construction engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost control contract management project finance and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical numerical negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and relevant commercial or project management systems.
• Candidates with experience in South Africa Eastern Europe or other relevant international markets are preferred.

Required Experience:

Manager