An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established and growing UK designer and manufacturer operating across a wide range of bespoke and non-standard manufacturing projects.
Due to anticipated growth and an expanding project pipeline, they are seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Commercial Manager to take ownership of pricing, estimation, and the commercial interface between sales and production.
This is a key role within the business, offering genuine scope to lead from the front while remaining closely involved in day-to-day commercial delivery. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in shaping how projects are costed, delivered, and transitioned into production.
Key Responsibilities
-
Work directly with customer drawings, specifications, and supporting project information to interpret requirements accurately
-
Analyse large volumes of drawing packs and technical documentation across multiple concurrent projects
-
Produce detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) from scratch based on project requirements
-
Develop accurate and competitive pricing models for quotations across bespoke projects and non-standard product work
-
Prepare and submit comprehensive commercial quotations within required deadlines
-
Act as the key interface between the Sales team and Production, ensuring smooth handover from enquiry through to manufacture
-
Work closely with internal teams to ensure pricing reflects production capabilities, materials, and lead times
-
Identify commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering options where appropriate
-
Support continuous improvement in costing, estimating, and commercial processes
-
Where required, support broader operational and team activities in a collaborative, hands-on manner
About You
The client is looking for a motivated and commercially astute individual who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. You will be comfortable working with technical drawings and building pricing models from first principles.
The ideal candidate will:
-
Have experience within furniture industry, joinery, interior fit-out, kitchen and bathroom fit-out, timber products, or a closely related industry
-
Be confident interpreting technical drawings and complex project information
-
Have strong commercial awareness with the ability to build pricing from scratch
-
Be both innovative and practical in approach, balancing accuracy with speed
-
Demonstrate leadership potential and a desire to grow with the business
-
Be comfortable taking ownership while also supporting wider team needs where necessary
-
Have strong communication skills to bridge sales, estimating, and production teams
-
Be motivated by working in a growing business with genuine progression opportunities
What We Offer
-
Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. The business is open to flexibility for the right candidate with strong relevant experience and a proven track record in a similar environment
-
Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business at an exciting stage of development
-
Clear scope for progression into senior commercial or leadership roles as the business continues to expand
-
A collaborative, supportive team environment
-
The chance to take real ownership and genuinely influence how projects are delivered commercially
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants more than just a standard commercial role. If you are someone who enjoys working with complex project drawings, building pricing from the ground up, and being a key link between sales and production, this role offers both challenge and progression.
INDKD
