Job Description:

Commercial Manager

Material Handling Engineering & Construction

Centristic Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing team. The role will be based at our head office in Newton Abbot, Devon, with regular visits to live project sites as required.

Centristic operates across the material handling, heavy engineering, and construction sectors, delivering complex projects for major UK and international clients including Tarmac, Holcim, Heidelberg, Sibelco, Kier, Willmott Dixon, and others.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the commercial management of engineering and construction projects, supporting project teams through the full project lifecycle from pre‑contract through delivery and final account.

This role is suited to a commercially astute individual with experience in engineering-led contracting environments, particularly those involving mechanical installation, industrial construction, and material handling systems.

Key Responsibilities

You will have extensive experience in the following areas of Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying:

• Interpretation and administration of standard and bespoke forms of contract
• Preparation and submission of applications for payment
• Identification, valuation, and agreement of variations and claims
• Main contract and subcontract administration
• Procurement, appointment, and vetting of subcontractors and suppliers
• Drawing take-offs and measurement
• Production of Bills of Quantities
• Experience across multiple contracting models, including:
  • Lump sum
  • Re‑measurement
  • Target cost
  • Reimbursable frameworks
• Strong understanding of rights and obligations under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended)
• Preparation of extensions of time, disruption, and loss & expense claims

About You

You will be innovative, inquisitive, and commercially focused, demonstrating:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Logical and analytical thinking
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• A creative and practical approach to problem solving
• Ability to conduct commercial and contractual research when required
• Confidence working independently, taking ownership of challenges
• Ability to operate as an integral member of a multidisciplinary project team alongside engineering and site delivery teams

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline is desirable but not essential
• Relevant industry experience will be considered equally important

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary along with benefits that include NEST pension and on-site parking. Join us for the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications to James Hepworth.

Join Centristic Limited and be part of a team that values commitment, creativity, and collaboration. We look forward to welcoming you!