About Building & Real Estate

At SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner supporting our clients at every stage of the property lifecycle. We offer a comprehensive range of services including building surveying, project management, dilapidations advice, technical due diligence, compliance support, and sustainability consultancy. Our specialists focus on delivering solutions that are not only technically robust but also commercially sensible. By prioritising quality, reliability, and strong client relationships, we ensure buildings are safe, efficient, and future-ready — creating spaces that perform better for businesses, communities, and the environment.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Commercial Manager – SOCOTEC's Building Risk and Compliance

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC's Principal Designer (CDM & BR) and BR Consultancy teams provide an award-winning, flexible and forward-thinking approach, as well as a high level of technical capability, providing our clients with cost-effective and practical solutions across construction consultancy.

We're looking for a Commercial Manager to lead strategic and operational initiatives responsible for:

• Driving commercial excellence, supporting business development, bids and contracts, and improving profitability and efficiency across both Principal Design (CDM & BR) and BR consultancy teams
• Leading the coordination and delivery of high-quality bids and managing commercial performance across projects
• Championing process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency
• Overseeing contract preparation, negotiation, and management while supporting resolution of commercial issues

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Minimum 8 years' experience in the built environment/construction sector with 5+ years in commercial/bid management
• Proven track record of bid success, margin improvement, and commercial process transformation
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and project profitability analysis
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related fields (professional qualification in commercial management desirable)
• Strategic leadership skills with ability to implement commercial strategies and drive profitable growth

Why SOCOTEC?

Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

What sets us apart? Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.

In this role, you won't just be another employee - you'll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals.

Your Career, Your Way

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

Work Your Way

Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

Committed to Your Growth

From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.