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Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager

United Kingdom

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Job ID : 11505
Job category : Facilities Management
Location : United Kingdom
Date posted : 11/04/2026
Closing date : 22/12/2026
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Commercial Manager
Location: Home based
Salary: £67,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
About the Role
G4S Facilities Management is seeking a Commercial Manager to join our commercial team.
Drive the commercial agenda within the operational area of responsibility, ensuring that tight commercial management is in place across a number of operational contracts or a large contract, working alongside the Account Manager/Director and on-site team and in collaboration with functional teams.
Key Responsibilities- Business as Usual (BAU)

  • Risk & Dispute Management: Lead the development and maintenance of risk registers and manage commercial disputes with suppliers and customers.

  • Contractual Compliance: Ensure commercial and contractual obligations are met and risks are appropriately identified and mitigated.

  • Supplier Performance Management: Monitor and review supplier performance against commercial terms in collaboration with the Regional Procurement team.

  • Commercial Dispute Resolution: Lead the commercial strategy for significant contractual disputes, working closely with Legal and Operations teams.

  • Commercial Governance: Oversee G4S lifecycle account responsibilities and ensure compliance with PFI contract requirements. Work closely with LifeCycle and Project Management Teams to ensure budgets are met.

  • Profit Improvement: Identify and support initiatives to improve profitability and commercial performance.

  • Commercial Negotiations: Lead negotiations within agreed boundaries, working independently or collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Stakeholder Management: Communicate commercial outcomes, operational actions and lessons learned to relevant stakeholders.

  • Project & Contract Delivery: Lead commercial solutions for project delivery, ensuring appropriate contractual arrangements are in place with the SPV/client and subcontractors. Lead review of closing suites.

  • Supplier Procurement & Selection: Advise on and review supplier procurement and selection at account and business levels.

  • Procurement Coordination: Act as the commercial link between G4S FM and the Regional Procurement team.

  • Contract Commercial Management: Ensure contract teams understand all commercial requirements and have clear plans in place to achieve successful contract outcomes.

  • Contractual & Bid Strategy: Review contractual documentation and work with Business Development, Legal, Operations and Finance to understand commercial terms, manage risks and maximise contractual entitlements.

  • Commercial Cost Modelling: Develop and manage commercial commercial cost models and prepare commercial responses to required standards.

  • Stakeholder Approvals: Obtain approval for proposed commercial positions from key stakeholders, including Group Legal, Senior Management and external advisers.

  • Commercial Leadership: Lead the establishment of commercial positions, pricing and costs, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation strategies are in place.

  • Contractual Close-Out: Coordinate commercial responses and ensure all contractual matters are resolved and documented at financial close.

  • Team Leadership: Provide direction and guidance to team members, ensuring clear priorities and alignment with business and commercial objectives.

  • Employee Development: Support individual career aspirations through coaching, mentoring and development opportunities to prepare team members for future roles.


What we are looking for
Essential Requirements:


  • Education & Experience: Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) backed by demonstrable commercial technical knowledge.

  • Contractual Expertise: Hands-on experience with NEC and Public Sector contracts, with a specific focus on PFI-style agreements and their payment mechanisms.

  • Negotiation & Resolution: A proven track record in high-value negotiations and managing dispute resolution processes.

  • Core Competencies: Strategic mindset, strong commercial acumen, target-driven focus, and high-level interpersonal and influencing skills.

Desirable:


  • Management accounting / QS qualification and experience (according to specific role)

  • Legal knowledge with contract forms

  • Clear understanding of key issues in the outsourcing / FM market.

  • Knowledge and experience of commercial contract forms and imperatives

  • Strong FM or construction background

  • Experience in dealing with construction defects

  • Understanding and working knowledge of Lifecycle funds

Benefits


While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through SPARK, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

  • Private Healthcare

  • Progression, training and development catered to you.

  • Refer A Friend incentives.

  • Company pension scheme with employer contributions.

  • G4S Life Assurance Scheme.

  • Charity work- Match-iT and Payroll Giving.

  • Confidential Counselling Services.

  • 24/7 support specialising in health and medical.

  • Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world's leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com. In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.
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