Commercial Director

LOBA GROUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property developer in London seeks a Commercial Director to join their senior leadership team. The role involves overseeing commercial functions, driving procurement strategies, and contributing to board-level decisions. This is a pivotal opportunity to influence commercial strategy and support growth in a collaborative environment focused on design and sustainability.

Benefits

Integrated team environment

Focus on design quality and sustainability

Direct influence on commercial strategy

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Director or Senior Commercial Manager.
• Strong understanding of the London residential development market.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all commercial functions across the business.
• Drive procurement strategies and contract negotiations.
• Manage the commercial team and ensure project execution.

Skills

Negotiation

Procurement

Cost Control

Commercial Acumen

Leadership

Education

RICS Chartership

Tools

JCT Contracts

Job description

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We are representing a London-based residential-led property developer that is redefining urban living through beautifully crafted, design-driven developments. With full in-house control across architecture, interior design, construction, and project delivery, this business is rapidly scaling and has a significant pipeline of prime central and greater London schemes.

This is an opportunity to join the senior leadership team at a pivotal stage in their growth, contributing directly to commercial strategy, delivery, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all commercial functions across the business, from land acquisition through to project delivery and handover.
• Drive procurement strategies and contract negotiations, ensuring best value and risk mitigation.
• Manage the commercial team, providing mentorship, structure, and direction.
• Work closely with internal departments including design, construction, and development to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor and report on project budgets, cost plans, valuations, and forecasts across a portfolio of projects.
• Ensure robust commercial governance and controls are in place throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to board-level decision-making, advising on commercial risk, viability, and opportunity.
• Support in strategic growth planning, including input on new development opportunities and joint ventures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commercial Director or Senior Commercial Manager within a developer or Tier 1 contractor delivering residential-led schemes.
• Strong understanding of the London residential development market and the full development lifecycle.
• A strategic thinker with commercial acumen and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation, procurement, and cost control skills.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and other standard construction contracts.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced, design-focused environment with multiple live projects.
• RICS chartership (or similar) desirable but not essential.

Why Join?

• Work with an integrated team of architects, designers, and delivery experts under one roof
• Be part of a business that prioritises design quality, sustainability, and innovation
• Direct influence on commercial strategy at board level
• Pipeline of high-profile, London-based developments
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative team environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Real Estate and Construction

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