Commercial Manager + £70-75k + 25 days hol + Half day Friday work from home We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join an established engineering business in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to take responsibility for contract performance, project profitability and commercial risk within a specialist, project-led engineering environment. Working closely with senior management, project teams and customers, you will play a key role in ensuring contracts are commercially successful, risks are effectively managed and financial targets are achieved. The successful candidate will have a strong background in commercial or contract management, ideally gained within engineering, manufacturing, fabrication or another project-based industrial environment. Key Responsibilities for the Commercial Manager role: * Lead and manage the commercial function, supporting the successful delivery of projects and contracts. * Oversee the commercial lifecycle of contracts, from tender and negotiation through to delivery and final account settlement. * Monitor project costs, revenue, margins and cash flow to ensure commercial targets are achieved. * Identify, assess and manage contractual, financial and commercial risks. * Manage variations, change control, contractual claims and additional cost recovery. * Review contract terms and support negotiations with customers and suppliers. * Work closely with project management, operations, finance and senior leadership teams to maintain commercial control. * Monitor project performance and provide clear commercial reporting to senior management. * Oversee valuations, applications for payment and final accounts, ensuring payments and contractual obligations are managed effectively. * Lead, develop and support the commercial team, promoting accountability and continuous improvement. * Build and maintain strong customer relationships while protecting the company's commercial interests. About You You will be an experienced Commercial Manager professional with the confidence to manage complex contracts, challenge commercial risks and influence decision-making at all levels of the business. Ideally, you will have: * Proven experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead or similar role. * Experience within engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, industrial projects or a related project-based environment. * Strong knowledge of contract management, commercial negotiations and contractual risk. * A good understanding of project costing, profit margins, cash flow and financial performance. * Experience managing variations, change control, valuations and final accounts. * The ability to interpret contractual terms and identify potential commercial issues. * Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. * A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Candidates from related sectors will also be considered where they can demonstrate relevant experience managing complex contracts and project-based commercial performance. What's on Offer for the Commercial Manager? * Competitive salary of £70,000–£75,000, depending on experience. * Permanent, full-time employment. * The opportunity to take a key role within an established engineering business. * A varied position with responsibility for commercial performance and contract management. * The opportunity to lead and develop a commercial team. * Working hours of Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm, and Friday, 8:00am–12:00 noon. * Home working available on most Fridays, subject to business requirements