Commercial Lead - Estates

Butler Ross; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit organisation seeks a Commercial Lead (Estates) to manage procurement and contract strategies across various estates. This fully remote role offers a salary of up to £54,000, emphasizing strong commercial management skills and stakeholder collaboration. Ideal for candidates experienced in the commercial cycles of procurement within estates, property, and construction sectors.

Benefits

Pension: 12% Employer / 6% Employee

28 days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday

Professional Qualification Support

Life Insurance 4× Salary

Additional softer benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced in Commercial Management / Procurement Management.
• Experience of Estates, Property, Construction and FM Procurement.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex competitive tenders and supplier negotiations.
• Prepare strategic plans for commercial/procurement activity.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations.

Skills

Commercial Management

Procurement Management

Estates Procurement

Construction Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Public Procurement Regulations

Job description

We are supporting a national not‑for‑profit organisation, established to improve commercial and procurement services across Public Sector organisations who are recruiting for a Commercial Lead (Estates) to drive high‑profile procurement and contract management across the Estates Category including Construction, FM, Repair, Maintenance and Utilities. This is a dynamic, fully remote role offering variety, professional growth, and the chance to influence commercial strategy.

Commercial Lead – Role Overview

The Commercial Lead is responsible for delivering maximum value via commercial activities, influencing commercial strategy as a commercial and procurement expert, supporting procurement and contract management activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare strategic plans, delivering and making recommendations for actions on all commercial/procurement activity
• Lead complex competitive tenders and supplier negotiations for the supply of goods and services
• Support key stakeholders creating strong and effective relationships
• Lead sourcing processes within required timeframes whilst achieving attractive commercial goals
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and social value policies
• Lead contract and supplier management programmes including supply chain improvement programmes
• Identify risks and understand risk management
• Sourcing, implementing and managing new contracts

Skills and Experience

• Experienced in Commercial Management / Procurement Management
• Experience of Estates, Property, Construction and FM Procurement/Commercial Management
• Experience utilising JCT and NEC forms of contracts
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Analytical, resilient, and collaborative mindset
• Working knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations (PA23)
• Proven success in leading full end‑to‑end procurement/commercial cycle
• Strong commercial and financial acumen

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary up to £54,000
• Pension: 12% Employer / 6% Employee
• Holiday: 28 days + Bank Holidays + Birthday
• Professional qualification support
• Life Insurance 4× Salary
• A variety of softer benefits

Please note this role is fully remote working.

The successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment and security checks including NPPV3.

The Commercial Lead would suit candidates with experience of or having held roles of Commercial Management, Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Officer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or Category Manager.