Commercial Manager Job at JRL Group (Borehamwood)

Commercial Manager

JRL Group

Location:
United Kingdom , Borehamwood

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Midgard is the main contracting division of the +£850m turnover JRL Group and utilises all the company’s in-house resources and facilities to provide clients with a bespoke construction service. We have returned to a traditional contractor model, carrying out works with our own dedicated, reliable workforce and an extensive fleet of plant and equipment. Due to continued growth, we are seeking to recruit a Commercial Manager to join our Head Office team. The ideal candidate will have a tenacious attitude and a strong desire to succeed and progress in their career. They will demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to the role and be committed to delivering customer service excellence while achieving strong commercial outcomes. As part of our ongoing expansion, we have also established a new business unit dedicated to post-construction building facilities management. This service offering enables us to support clients beyond project completion by providing comprehensive building management, maintenance, and aftercare solutions—strengthening our end-to-end delivery capability and long-term client relationships.

Job Responsibility:

Work with the Commercial Director and Operations Lead to create bespoke Building Management and FM service contracts
Prepare valuations for interim applications for payment, including variations, across both construction works and facilities management service contracts
Prepare, negotiate, and agree final accounts and contra-charges with clients, subcontractors, and FM service partners
Prepare sub-contract enquiries and order documentation, including procurement of FM service packages such as planned maintenance, reactive works, and specialist compliance services
Re-measure Bills of Quantities and review schedules of rates for construction and FM-related works
Prepare cost budgets and pricing for contract variations, lifecycle works, and additional FM tasks or minor works packages
Prepare subcontract valuations and payment certificates, including those for ongoing facilities management services
Monitor costs to ensure budgets are met, providing commercial oversight of both project delivery and FM contract performance
Prepare contract claims information, including claims arising from reactive maintenance, service-level deviations, or contract changes within FM agreements
Evaluate and select subcontract tenders, including specialist FM contractors (e.g., M&E maintenance, building fabric, compliance testing)
Check material sizes and quantities for procurement, including building fabric and replacement components for lifecycle and maintenance works
Set up and maintain comprehensive contract files for both construction projects and FM service contracts

Requirements:

Preferably MRICS or interested in pursuing the APC but not absolutely necessary
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or with relevant experience
Experienced in both pre- and post-contract work
Excellent client-facing abilities
Experience working with new build, high-rise residential, commercial or similar sector projects
Advanced knowledge using COINS software
Commercial experience within a facilities management, asset management or building maintenance environment
Understanding of FM service contracts including planned/reactive maintenance, lifecycle costing and statutory compliance requirements
Experience procuring and managing specialist FM subcontractors (e.g., M&E maintenance, compliance testing, building fabric repairs)
Awareness of CAFM systems and FM cost-tracking tools (advantageous but not essential)

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Company Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare
Opportunity for progression within the business
An opportunity to work on some of the nation’s most exciting Construction projects
Dedicated Training & Development Department
A stimulating & dynamic environment
Newly refurbished Gym & Multi-purpose Studio in Head Office
In-house barista
Subsidised Cafeteria
Team bonding events
Sporting Events

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 01, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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