Commercial Manager (internal)

Posted 27 April 2026
Salary Up to 75K depending on experience
LocationNewcastle
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Internal 1
Reference002062

Job description

CLC part of AxisCLC Group is a leading national service provider offering a comprehensive range of essential maintenance and compliance solutions to owners of critical property infrastructure.

Our North East Division plays a key role in supporting the region’s critical infrastructure, delivering a wide range of services within multiple sectors.

 

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to support the ongoing growth of AxisCLC within the Region. This is a senior role with responsibility for the commercial and financial performance of multiple projects and revenue streams within the division. You will lead the commercial team, working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners to ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with contractual requirements whilst being continually aware of the Business Strategic Goals.

 

This leadership role requires an individual with deep industry knowledge, commercial acumen and the desire for ongoing growth. The role demands hands-on management of teams, projects and client relationships, ensuring compliance, safety and performance across all functions.

 

What You’ll Deliver

As a Commercial Manager you will be responsible for delivering all things related to the commercial, health and safety and quality aspects of as follows;

  •  Support and lead on all business unit commercial aspects
  • Identify and quantify risk and opportunity across all contracts/frameworks, bids and tenders, ensuring contracts and bid submissions are compliant with company standards.
  • Prepare financial models and support the review and development of the commercial bid strategy and support production of weekly/ monthly KPI information
  • Agree strategies with the Divisional Manager, Regional Director and Finance team, consistent with the business strategic goals.
  • Assist in preparation and submission of monthly management accounts for Divisional Unit.
  • Ensure the highest commercial standards and used to maximise both cost efficiency and profit.
  • Ensure that contract terms and conditions are adhered and in conjunction with the operations team ensure contract variations are identified, quantified, and billed accordingly, communicating directly with customers to ensure all supporting evidence is provided and accepted to achieve this goal.
  •  Ensure operations in the Region comply with Legal and Statutory requirements including company procedures.
  •  Ensure all operations comply with Health, Safety and Welfare requirements.
  •  Promote a proactive safety culture and lead investigations into incidents and near misses where necessary.
  • Maintain the trust and support of reporting personnel.
  • Manage / implement the company procedures on Recruitment, Discipline and Grievance.

About you

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications, experience, and attributes: 

  •  Extensive commercial contract management and financial understanding with strong commercial acumen 
  • Demonstrable record of success delivering a commercial support function on major business contracts and frameworks within the Construction Industry, ideally in Refurbishment and maintenance Sector.  
  • Deep understanding of the Construction Industry, particularly; Property Maintenance, Compliance and Planned Refurbishment Works. 
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams. 
  • Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills. 
  • Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., Degree/HNC – Project This list is not exhaustive. 
  • An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check will be carried out.  

 What We Offer

  •  A salary up to £75K depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus
  • Pension scheme, medical scheme options and life assurance
  • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
  • Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)
  • 1 paid volunteer day
  • £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
  • Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

 

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow