Commercial Design Manager

Recruit Build Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Architect or Technologist with strong commercial skills. This hybrid role offers up to £65,000 including car allowance and excellent benefits. Responsibilities include negotiating fees, managing contracts, and ensuring profitability across projects. Strong communication and commercial management experience are essential. Join a supportive team culture that values your commercial expertise and architectural knowledge.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension & life assurance

Annual bonus and regular salary reviews

Funded professional training and CPD

Supportive, sociable team culture

Qualifications

• Strong commercial management experience in consultancy or design practice.
• Skilled in fee negotiation, contract management, and invoicing processes.
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate fees and oversee contract agreements with clients and contractors.
• Manage invoicing, fee recovery, and financial control across projects.
• Monitor profitability and mitigate commercial risks.

Skills

Commercial management

Fee negotiation

Contract management

Invoicing

Client communication

Education

Qualified Architect or Architectural Technologist

Job description

Salary: Up to £65,000 including car allowance + excellent benefits
Location: Huddersfield (Hybrid working)

Are you a highly experienced Architect or Technologist with sharp commercial instincts and a proven ability to build strong contractor relationships? This is your opportunity to join a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy where your financial acumen and negotiation skills will be at the heart of success.

You’ll play a pivotal role in steering the commercial side of architectural projects. From negotiating fees and contracts to managing invoicing and profitability, you’ll ensure the consultancy delivers value while maintaining excellent client and contractor relationships.

This is the ideal role for a senior-level Architect or Technologist who thrives on the business side of architecture — balancing design expertise with commercial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate fees and oversee contract agreements with clients and contractors
• Manage invoicing, fee recovery, and financial control across projects
• Monitor profitability and mitigate commercial risks
• Advise clients on contractual and financial obligations
• Strengthen contractor relationships to support smooth collaboration
• Promote commercial awareness across the architectural team

About You

• Qualified Architect or highly experienced Architectural Technologist with required commercial skill set.
• Strong commercial management experience in consultancy or design practice
• Skilled in fee negotiation, contract management, and invoicing processes
• Familiar with RIBA Plan of Work stages 1–7
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills
• Self‑motivated, independent, and commercially astute
• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel

Benefits

• Competitive package up to £65,000 including car allowance
• Up to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working & 9-day fortnight option
• Contributory pension & life assurance
• Annual bonus and regular salary reviews
• Funded professional training and CPD
• Supportive, sociable team culture with a forward‑thinking ethos

Join a consultancy where your commercial expertise and contractor relationships will drive real impact. Step into a role that recognises and rewards your ability to combine architectural knowledge with business leadership.

Apply today and take the next step in your career