Business Unit Commercial Manager - #2193569

Business Unit Commercial Manager

Location: Manchester (with national travel)

Salary: £92,000

Permanent, Full Time

Our client, a leading provider of integrated facilities management and infrastructure solutions is hiring for a Business Unit Commercial Manager to join their team in Manchester.

Are you an experienced commercial leader looking to shape strategy, influence business performance and lead high performing teams within a national facilities management environment? This is an opportunity to take ownership of the commercial function across a diverse portfolio of contracts, driving commercial excellence while supporting long term customer relationships and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across the Education & Communities Business Unit, providing strategic direction and commercial leadership.
• Develop and deliver the commercial strategy to support business objectives, customer success and sustainable growth.
• Provide commercial oversight across a national portfolio of PFI and non-PFI contracts.
• Manage commercial governance, contractual compliance and risk mitigation activities.
• Lead the resolution of audits, disputes and contractual matters while protecting the business's commercial position.
• Drive accurate forecasting, commercial reporting and financial performance monitoring.
• Support bids, tenders and new business opportunities in partnership with operational teams.
• Develop procurement strategies, enhance supply chain performance and maximise commercial value.
• Build strong relationships across Operations, Finance and senior stakeholders to support effective decision making.
• Lead, coach and develop commercial teams, creating clear succession plans and promoting professional growth.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Strong commercial leadership experience within Facilities Management or a related environment.
• Extensive knowledge of PFI contracts, including governance, audits and payment mechanisms.
• Experience managing complex, multi-site contract portfolios across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management, contractual compliance and dispute resolution.
• Proven ability to deliver commercial strategy and support business performance objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level.
• Strong financial forecasting, reporting and commercial analysis capability.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing commercial teams.
• Commercial management qualification and MRICS accreditation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in a nationally significant contract portfolio, working alongside senior leaders to shape commercial strategy, improve performance and create long term value for customers and the business. With responsibility for leading talented commercial teams and influencing major business decisions, you will have a genuine impact on future success.