78 Commercial And jobs in Pontypridd

MUST HAVE -Experience working in FM or Construction, ideally FM -Good Excel Knowledge -Experience managing and administering contracts -Experience in procuring subcontractors/suppliers, agreeing subcontracts and managing and administering them throughout terms Commercial Manager, preferably with a Quantity Surveyor background. Or even a Quantity Surveyor looking to make the step up.

DESIRABLE -Worked with/used a CAFM system -Experience in Managing People and mentoring junior employees -Specific experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and the administration of them -Experience exiting and final accounting large contracts. -Experience working with government/public sector clients

Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor - (Our Client)
Location: Newport HQ (with UK-wide travel to project sites)
Reports to: Operations Director / Managing Director
Salary Range: 55,000-75,000 (DOE) + vehicle allowance + benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent

About Our Client

Our client is a leading independent civil engineering contractor specialising in high-voltage (HV) infrastructure for the energy and utilities sector. Headquartered in Newport, South Wales, they deliver projects nationally, including HV cable ducting up to 400 kV, substation civil works, battery storage installations, and grid infrastructure for solar farms and renewable energy developments.
An ISO-accredited business (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), they are growing rapidly and committed to commercial excellence and sustainable project delivery.

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially astute Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the financial and contractual management of infrastructure and energy projects. This role will work closely with directors, project managers, and clients to ensure robust cost control, contract compliance, and commercial strategy across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of civil and HV infrastructure projects from tender to final account.
• Prepare and review contracts, subcontracts, and procurement documentation.
• Lead cost planning, forecasting, and budget management across multiple live sites.
• Conduct valuations, variations, and claims in line with NEC and JCT contract frameworks.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure commercial alignment.
• Support bid and tender preparation with accurate cost estimates and risk assessments.
• Provide commercial reporting and analysis to senior leadership.
• Mentor junior QS staff and contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• 5+ years' experience in a QS or commercial role within DNO, utilities, or energy infrastructure contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Proven track record of managing project budgets and commercial risk
• Full UK driving licence (travel is a regular part of the role)

Desirable:

• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent)
• Experience in HV, BESS, or renewable energy sectors
• Familiarity with cost management software (e.g. CATO, Causeway, or similar)
• Experience in subcontractor management and procurement strategy

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Vehicle or car allowance
• Direct influence over commercial strategy and project success
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Significant variety of projects across the growing renewable and HV sector

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Commercial Manager

Location: CF31 3WT Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across Facilities Management (FM) and Construction projects. The role involves managing contracts, procurement, reporting, and ensuring compliance, while driving value and supporting project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management on FM/Construction projects.
li>Prepare accurate commercial reports, forecasts, and data.
• Manage and administer contracts, budgets, risks, and cash flow.
• Procure and administer subcontractors/suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company processes and industry standards.
• Build strong client and supplier relationships.
• Support and mentor junior commercial staff.

Must Have

• Experience in FM or Construction (ideally FM).
• Strong Excel knowledge.
• Proven experience in contract management and administration.
• Experience procuring subcontractors/suppliers and managing contracts through their lifecycle.

Desirable

• Experience with CAFM systems.
• People management/mentoring experience.
• NEC3/NEC4 contract administration expertise.
• Final accounting on large contracts.
• Experience working with government/public sector clients.

If you are interested in the role of the Commercial Manager - Apply now.

Commercial Secretary 

Cardiff 

Competitive Salary + Benefits 

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: Full-Time  

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (8.30am - 5pm) 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Secretary to join our team within Lovell’s South West and Wales region. 

In this dynamic role, you’ll take ownership of a wide range of responsibilities, including document preparation, processing and administering all Consultant appointment documents, subcontract orders and collateral warranties along with managing insurance and legal documentation. You'll maintain critical spreadsheets, track authorisations, and support the commercial team with typing, filing, data entry, and general office coordination. 

You’ll also assist with planning Commercial Workshops, support bidding processes, and liaise with internal teams, external consultants, and visitors. Reception cover, diary management, and occasional HR and credit control admin will add variety to your day.  

Your attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks will ensure the commercial function runs efficiently and professionally at all times. 

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word), and a professional, proactive approach to working in a team. Experience using COINS or Xpedeon is a plus, but training can be provided. 

Benefits 

• p>Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs 

• Holidays - 26 days 

• Life Assurance 

• Pension 

• Private medical insurance 

• Ability to purchase additional holiday 

• Access to discount portal 

• Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV 

• Digital GP 

• Employee assistance programme 

• Sharesave scheme 

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects. 

We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams. 

The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all. 

I am recruiting for a Commercial Manager to take ownership of all commercial duties on the Welsh Water repair and maintenance framework. You will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects by managing commercial risk, driving financial performance, and providing contractual and commercial leadership to operational teams.

This is an opportunity to join a leading UK utility and infrastructure contractor with an annual turnover exceeding 400m. My client delivers essential services across water, energy, transport, and telecoms, with a strong reputation for partnering with major clients on long-term frameworks. Their portfolio includes work with leading water companies and highways authorities, covering both capital delivery and repair and maintenance programmes.

As Commercial Manager you will:

• Lead the commercial management of repair and maintenance framework, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to maximise profitability and control costs.
• Administer contracts in line with NEC principles, including change control, early waning, compensation events, and risk registers.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners, including the client and supply chain.
• Provide commercial guidance and mentoring to project teams, ensuring consistent application of best practice.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and management, ensuring value for money and contract compliance.
• Monitor commercial risk and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support the wider nosiness with bid activity, tender reviews, and contract negotiation.
• Implement procedures and reporting to ensure compliance with company and contract requirements

Our client requires a Commercial Manager with:

• Proven experience within utilities, civil engineering or repair and maintenance frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial acumen with a track record of delivering results.
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder and management skills.
• Proficient in financial management, cost reporting and forecasting.
• Ability to lead, develop, and mentor teams.
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, ideally hold RICS/CIECS membership
• A creative, strategic and innovative approach to problem solving

Salary and benefits include:

• 70,000 - 90,000 per annum
• Company car/car allowance
• 5% pension contribution
• 24 days annual leave
• Hybrid working

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Serryn Stickley on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client.

MUST HAVE -Experience working in FM or Construction, ideally FM -Good Excel Knowledge -Experience managing and administering contracts -Experience in procuring subcontractors/suppliers, agreeing subcontracts and managing and administering them throughout terms Commercial Manager, preferably with a Quantity Surveyor background. Or even a Quantity Surveyor looking to make the step up.

DESIRABLE -Worked with/used a CAFM system -Experience in Managing People and mentoring junior employees -Specific experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and the administration of them -Experience exiting and final accounting large contracts. -Experience working with government/public sector clients

Commercial Secretary

Cardiff

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours: F ull-Time

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (8.30am - 5pm)

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Secretary to join our team within Lovells South West and Wales region.

In this dynamic role, youll take ownership of a wide range of responsibilities, including document preparation, processing and administering all.

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We are seeking a Group FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. This role will be pivotal in providing key insights, driving financial efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making at a group level.

As part of the Group Finance team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to consolidate financial data, analyze trends, and enhance reporting processes across multiple regions and business units.

Requirements

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning process at a group level.
• Consolidate financial data from regional and business unit teams, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Develop financial models to support scenario analysis and strategic planning.

Performance Analysis & Reporting

• Provide detailed variance analysis, identifying key drivers of financial performance across the group.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior leadership.
• Develop and improve management dashboards and KPIs to track business performance.

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Work closely with finance teams across the organization to provide data-driven insights.
• Assist in cost optimization initiatives, identifying efficiency opportunities across the group.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support executive decision-making.

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization

• Drive enhancements in financial reporting systems (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Hyperion, etc.) to improve efficiency.
• Standardize and automate reporting processes to improve accuracy and speed of financial insights.
• Support the implementation of best practices in financial planning and analysis across the group.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or CFA qualification is a plus).
• Experience in FP&A, financial modeling, or corporate finance in a group-level or multi-entity environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide clear insights.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial planning tools (Power BI, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, etc.).
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status”

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

We have a rarely available opportunity here for an ambitious Commercial insurance professional to join one of the UK's leading Insurance Brokers into the Media sector, based in Cardiff.

We spoke at length to one of the Directors of this broker and were really impressed at what they had to say. They have an extremely low turnover of staff here, due to the culture that they have in place. 

They are a very close-knit team of 8 highly experienced insurance specialists, most having experience that covers a minimum of 10+ years, with the directors having over 20 years’ experience working with some of the biggest insurance firms in the past.

The emphasis here is on family and values which reflect how they do business, the team are extremely supportive of one another and are very much an all-hands-on deck as and when needed. 

They are looking for you to come on board and work on a book of existing clients of both media clients and general commercial and made up of mid corporate clients and a range of covers. 

To be considered you will need to have had at least 3 years experience in a similar role in Commercial Insurance.

Good packages are on offer for the right people, circa £30-40k basic, plus annual bonus. They also offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a company pension and offer genuine progression too.

Office hours are 9am to 5pm, and hybrid working is offered (Monday and Fridays from home)

If you would like to discuss in more detail, please contact Kieran at CKB Recruitment.