Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Solihull (Flexible / Hybrid Working) Overview Fuel Recruitment is working with a leading UK facilities management and construction organisation to recruit a Commercial Manager to support the delivery of Education and Healthcare FM projects nationwide. This role focuses on the commercial management of complex, multi‑site FM contracts with a combined value of approximately £11m. The position offers flexible and remote working, with occasional travel to offices in Solihull, as well as visits to project sites across the UK. Key Responsibilities * Lead the day‑to‑day commercial management of multi‑site FM contracts, ensuring value is maximised and risks are controlled * Maintain and improve commercial processes, payment mechanisms and KPI monitoring * Manage contract conditions, variations, subcontractor agreements and dispute resolution * Oversee invoicing, WIP and payment processes, intervening where corrective action is required * Support lifecycle planning, budgeting, forecasting and monthly cost/profit reporting * Produce and present monthly performance dashboards, explaining variances and trends * Review and optimise commercial systems including Concept CAFM, Orbit, HFM and Builders Profile * Support bids by reviewing contract documentation, leading commercial assessments and preparing evidence‑based responses * Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, supply chain partners and internal teams Key Skills & Experience * Senior‑level commercial experience within FM or a related environment * Strong background managing complex contracts such as PFI, LIFTco, JCT, NEC3 or NEC4 * Solid understanding of hard and soft FM services, including cleaning, catering and lifecycle planning * Proven ability to manage risk, opportunities, disputes and contractual compliance * Experience producing financial reports, forecasts and performance dashboards * Confident engaging with clients and leading commercial discussions and negotiations * Degree‑level qualification or relevant professional membership preferred Benefits * Flexible and agile working arrangements * Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, with the option to purchase additional days * Comprehensive pension scheme and family leave policies * Private medical options and 24/7 employee assistance programme * Cycle to Work scheme and wide range of corporate discounts * Funded annual membership to a recognised professional body * Ongoing training and clear career development pathways