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Commercial Manager (Major Projects)
London, SE1
About us
Founded 35 years ago, CLM Fireproofing are experts in passive fire protection and firestopping. We deliver the highest standards of service and pride ourselves on our technical skills and innovative spirit.
Following well-documented fire tragedies, the entire fire protection industry is undergoing major reform. Our clients and industry bodies are becoming increasingly upskilled in fire safety systems, compliance and regulation and, as a result, are now engaging more heavily with businesses such as CLM to ensure specialism and compliance.
We are now looking for a Commercial Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 33 days’ holiday per annum inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- CLM Day (equivalent to Wellbeing Day)
- Private Healthcare including Dental, Optical & Audiological and Mental Health
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Group Life Assurance
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled commercial management professional with experience in tier 1 construction projects to thrive in a company that genuinely invests in its people.
You’ll lead on major, multimillion-pound projects across the public and private sectors, gaining exposure to high-profile developments while building trusted client relationships that make a real impact.
Alongside a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy clear progression routes, tailored development opportunities, and the support of a collaborative team that values your expertise and champions your success.
So, if you're ready to bring your commercial acumen to a role that offers challenge, reward, and long-term growth, read on and apply today.
The Role
As a Commercial Manager, you will oversee commercial opportunities through the sales process and the subsequent project lifecycle to ensure maximum commercial success.
You will work closely with internal teams to drive projects forward, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional value for our clients, while continuously identifying areas for commercial optimisation.
Specifically, you will manage tier 1 large-scale projects, typically worth multimillions, involving both public and private stakeholders. You will also identify new business development opportunities and seek to grow a portfolio of clients within the Major Projects division.
Additionally, you will:
- Maximise profitability across all major projects
- Support tendering and bidding processes
- Monitor budgets, forecasts and risk assessments
- Oversee stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Ensure contract compliance and manage any commercial disputes
About You
To be considered as a Commercial Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience in tier 1 commercial management within construction
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Packages (particularly Excel and SharePoint)
- Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritising, troubleshooting and evaluating
Experience in the passive fireproofing or fit-out sectors would be beneficial to your application but is not essential.
The closing date for this role is 3rd July 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Construction Commercial Manager, Senior Project Commercial Manager, Major Projects Lead, or Commercial Lead.
Webrecruit and CLM Fireproofing are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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