Commercial Lead, Office Fit-Out & Refurbishment

Modus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Modus is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee a portfolio of design-and-build workplace projects. You will own procurement, subcontractor management and commercial controls to protect project profitability across multiple live projects.

The role requires strong financial reporting, risk management and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to lead negotiations and liaise directly with clients to maintain high standards of commercial delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial management experience within a contractor environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, subcontractor management, CVRs, forecasting and final accounts.
• Experience managing projects from procurement through to completion.
• Confidence liaising directly with clients and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Excellent financial reporting, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to identify and manage commercial risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of projects from inception through to completion.
• Oversee budgets, cost control, cash flow, forecasting and financial reporting, including CVRs.
• Lead procurement activities and manage subcontractor and supplier relationships, negotiations, valuations and final accounts.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, manage variations and protect project margins.
• Liaise with clients on commercial matters, managing expectations.
• Work with project managers, designers and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide regular commercial updates to senior management on performance, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, relevant legislation and standards.

Skills

Commercial management

Procurement

CVRs

Forecasting

Final accounts

Client liaison

Job description

Modus is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee a portfolio of design-and-build workplace projects. You will own procurement, subcontractor management and commercial controls to protect project profitability across multiple live projects.

The role requires strong financial reporting, risk management and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to lead negotiations and liaise directly with clients to maintain high standards of commercial delivery.