Senior Commercial Manager

The Commercial Manager forms part of the senior leadership team on a schools FM contract, providing commercial leadership and oversight across 11 education sites. The role ensures the contract operates efficiently and transparently by managing financial performance, reviewing supplier costs, supporting change control, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and providing commercial guidance to operational teams. Working closely with the SPV, school stakeholders and the wider business, the Commercial Manager helps maintain strong commercial governance, value for money, and reliable service delivery across the estate.

What you will do:

Lead commercial oversight of the Total FM contract, ensuring compliance with obligations and performance standards.

Interpret and apply contract clauses, advising operational teams on risks and impacts.

Ensure accurate administration of change control, including reviewing, pricing, negotiating, and securing approvals for variations.

Produce accurate monthly commercial reports, forecasts, and P&Ls.

Review accruals, WIP, provisions, and cost capture for financial accuracy.

Oversee subcontractor performance, pricing, compliance, and procurement.

Act as the commercial interface with the SPV, school leadership, and internal teams.

Identify and manage commercial risks and support audit processes.

Support operational teams with commercial guidance and review contractor quotations in line with agreed rates.

Manage procurement processes, quote analysis, tendering, and negotiation for minor works, reactive jobs, and projects.

What you will bring:

Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, or Commercial Lead within FM and PFI sectors.

Strong understanding of Total FM delivery (M&E, cleaning, security, grounds maintenance, helpdesk, compliance).

Excellent knowledge of commercial mechanisms including variations, change control, and payment processes.

Strong financial acumen with experience in forecasting, reporting, and cost control.

Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.

Effective negotiation skills and the ability to challenge suppliers constructively.

Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly within SPV and education environments.