Commercial Manager / Head of Projects - Signage

NEW VACANCY! (SN7325) COMMERCIAL MANAGER / HEAD OF PROJECTS - SIGNAGE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE £Genuinely Open on Package and Benefits Our client is a well-established and growing signage provider specialising in bespoke signage solutions, they deliver high-quality projects to a wide range of industries, ensuring brand visibility and impact for their clients. They are currently looking for a Commercial Manager / Head of Projects; the role is essentially responsible for protecting and growing the company's profitability while supporting project delivery, account management and sales from a financial and contractual perspective. You will sit between these departments making sure the work being won is commercially viable and delivered in a way that makes (or protects) margin. Core Responsibilities Commercial control & profitability Review pricing, quotes, and margins before jobs are won Ensure projects are costed correctly (materials, labour, install, subcontractors) Track job profitability vs estimate Identify where margin is being lost and fix it Estimating / tender support Work closely with estimators or sometimes lead estimating Build or approve complex quotes for signage, graphics, and installs Challenge supplier costs and negotiate better rates Support tender submissions for large contracts (e.g. retail rollouts, museums, stadiums) Contract Management Review client contracts and terms & conditions Identify commercial risk (penalties, liability, payment terms) Negotiate favourable terms where possible Ensure the business isn't exposed to unnecessary risk Project Commercial Oversight Monitor live project costs vs budget Approve variations / change orders Support project managers when jobs drift off budget Ensure all extras are captured and billed Supplier & Subcontractor Management Negotiate pricing with fabricators, installers, print suppliers, etc. Build preferred supplier relationships Ensure value for money without compromising quality or deadlines Please send your CV