Commercial and Procurement Manager - Mixed use developer

deverellsmith; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DeverellSmith is seeking an experienced Commercial & Procurement Manager to lead the commercial and procurement function across a portfolio of residential, mixed-use and infrastructure-led developments in London and the South East.

You will work closely with project teams to develop procurement strategies, manage budgets, and ensure robust financial controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading commercial and procurement functions.
• Track record of delivering value across multi-project portfolios.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities across multiple live projects.
• Prepare project budgets, cost plans and monthly commercial reports/forecasts.
• Monitor expenditure, manage cash flow and review cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage change control, valuations, variations and final account negotiations.
• Develop project procurement strategies and schedules aligned with construction programmes.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage tender enquiries/evaluations.
• Undertake commercial analysis of subcontract returns and negotiate packages.
• Build long-term relationships with key supply chain partners and monitor performance.
• Identify value engineering opportunities without compromising quality or programme.
• Administer subcontract agreements and ensure contractual compliance.
• Manage notices, claims and contractual correspondence.
• Establish cost reporting procedures and review payment applications.
• Assess variations, compensation events and monitor contingency expenditure.

Job description

Location: London / South East (Head Office and Project Sites, as required) Employment Type: Full Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Our Client

Commercial & Procurement Manager

Location: London / South East (Head Office and Project Sites, as required) Employment Type: Full Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Our Client

Our client is a privately owned property investment and development business with a strong track record delivering high-quality residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across London and the South East. Their portfolio spans the full development lifecycle - from land acquisition and planning through to design, construction, completion and long-term asset management - with current projects including complex, high-value schemes requiring close collaboration with local authorities, statutory undertakers, transport authorities and key stakeholders. Construction delivery is undertaken through the Group's own principal contracting business, giving them greater control over programme, quality, safety and commercial performance across the portfolio. As an integrated contractor, they're able to influence design, procurement and construction from the earliest stages, with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation and long-term value. As the business continues to grow, they are investing in a highly capable in-house team of construction, commercial and technical professionals to support an expanding pipeline of major developments. The structure is deliberately lean, giving experienced professionals direct access to senior leadership and genuine influence over how projects are delivered - rather than sitting within a large corporate hierarchy, you'll be empowered to make decisions, improve systems and help shape the commercial function as the company expands. There is a long-term route to Commercial Director as the business grows.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial & Procurement Manager to join the senior leadership team. This is a strategic role responsible for establishing and leading the commercial and procurement function across a portfolio of complex residential, mixed-use and infrastructure-led developments. Working closely with the Construction Operations Director, you will develop commercial systems, procurement strategies and contract management procedures while supporting project teams from pre-construction through to final account. The role requires someone capable of operating across multiple projects simultaneously, providing commercial leadership, identifying opportunities for value improvement and ensuring robust financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Lead all commercial activities across multiple live projects
• Prepare project budgets, cost plans and monthly commercial reports/forecasts
• Monitor expenditure, manage cash flow and review cost-to-complete forecasts
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies
• Manage change control, valuations, variations and final account negotiations

Procurement

• Develop project procurement strategies and schedules aligned with construction programmes
• Prepare tender documentation and manage tender enquiries/evaluations
• Undertake commercial analysis of subcontract returns and negotiate packages
• Build long-term relationships with key supply chain partners and monitor performance
• Identify value engineering opportunities without compromising quality or programme

Contract Administration & Cost Control

• Administer subcontract agreements and ensure contractual compliance
• Manage notices, claims and contractual correspondence
• Establish cost reporting procedures and review payment applications
• Assess variations, compensation events and monitor contingency expenditure