Commercial Manager

Overview

In this Commercial Manager role, you drive the project’s commercial performance and governance from inception to completion on a major Bedfordshire development. You lead the commercial team, oversee procurement, and manage cost reporting, risk and contract compliance to support successful outcomes. You collaborate with project leadership and cross-functional teams to maximize performance and stakeholder value. Expect a high-profile, collaborative environment where your strategic perspective shapes project success and commercial outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• flexibility where possible
• career development and progression
• collaborative and high-performing project environment
• opportunities on a flagship scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of the project and ensure governance across the lifecycle
• Develop and manage the commercial team with coaching and mentorship
• Oversee procurement strategies and subcontractor management
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting, cash flow and overall commercial performance
• Control variations, change management and commercial risk
• Support contract administration and ensure contractual compliance
• Collaborate with operations, design and planning to maximize performance
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Provide commercial insight and reporting to senior stakeholders

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager in construction
• Strong track record on major construction projects
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge including cost and risk management
• Experience leading and developing commercial teams
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex project
• Proactive, strategic and commercially focused approach
• Relevant commercial, construction or quantity surveying qualifications desirable

• Stakeholder management
• Negotiation and communication
• Leadership and mentoring
• Cost management
• Risk management principles
• Change control

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