EMMANUEL FERNANDES
London
Summary
Commercially focused Junior Commercial Manager with hands-on experience across pre-construction and live project delivery within the construction and fit-out sector. Strong foundation in cost planning, procurement, subcontract administration, valuations, variations, and final account support. Comfortable taking ownership of defined commercial workstreams under senior commercial leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Junior Commercial Manager
Agilité Solutions UK Ltd
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Supported commercial management of multiple fit-out projects with individual values up to £280k–£1.8m.
- Prepared take-offs and assisted with cost plans for tender and pre-construction stages.
- Procured subcontract packages typically ranging from £21k–£310k, negotiating rates aligned with target margins.
- Issued and administered subcontract orders and purchase orders.
- Prepared and managed monthly subcontractor valuations across multiple live projects.
- Compiled and assessed subcontractor variations with combined values in excess of £105k, subject to commercial approval.
- Supported subcontractor payments and final account reconciliation.
- Identified commercial risks and discrepancies within subcontractor submissions.
Assistant Project Manager
Imago Interiors
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported delivery of multiple construction projects.
- Assisted with planning, cost monitoring, procurement, and forecasting.
- Coordinated subcontractors and internal teams to achieve programme milestones.
- Ensured compliance with health & safety and RAMS.
Pre-Construction Junior Commercial Manager
Thirdway Interiors
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported pre-construction cost planning and financial analysis.
- Assisted with procurement strategies and subcontractor engagement.
- Contributed to cost forecasting and commercial reporting.
Project Coordinator
Think Inside
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported procurement, supplier coordination, and cost tracking.
- Processed invoices and assisted with budget reporting.
Trainee Project Manager
Parkeray
12.2019 - 11.2021
- Supported site teams with scheduling, logistics, and coordination.
- Conducted site inspections and assisted with progress reporting.
Education
Extended BTEC Level 3 - Business Studies
City & Islington College
LondonGCSEs - Maths, English
Friern Barnet School
LondonSkills
- Take-offs & cost planning
- Subcontract procurement & negotiation
- Subcontract orders & POs
- Interim valuations & variations
- Payments & final accounts support
- Cost tracking & commercial risk awareness
- JCT & NEC (working knowledge)
- Excel (commercial tracking)
- Procore
- MS Office
- Bluebeam Revu
ADDITIONAL
- Eligible to work in the UK
- References available upon request
Timeline
Junior Commercial Manager
Agilité Solutions UK Ltd
01.2025 - 01.2026
Assistant Project Manager
Imago Interiors
05.2024 - 01.2025
Pre-Construction Junior Commercial Manager
Thirdway Interiors
05.2022 - 07.2023
Project Coordinator
Think Inside
12.2021 - 03.2022
Trainee Project Manager
Parkeray
12.2019 - 11.2021
Extended BTEC Level 3 - Business Studies
City & Islington College
GCSEs - Maths, English
Friern Barnet School