Commercial Manager

Thomas Gray; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a major long-term project in Birmingham. The role involves leading the commercial function of a multi-phase development that includes high-rise buildings and infrastructure work. Key responsibilities include managing a team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring project delivery within budget and time constraints, and overseeing procurement and contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in large residential or mixed-use projects and strong commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Proven background on large residential, high-rise, mixed-use, or regeneration projects.
• Strong knowledge of RC frame, procurement strategies, and large project cost control.
• Experience managing, developing, or mentoring QS teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial function on a major multi-phase development.
• Working with internal departments to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Overseeing procurement, tendering, and contract negotiation.
• Managing cost control, risk, variations, and final accounts.

Skills

Leadership capability

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client, a leading residential and mixed-use developer with a strong track record of delivery high-quality regeneration schemes across the UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager.

As the Commercial Manager, you will take commercial leadership of a major long-term development in Birmingham. This multi-phase scheme includes high-rise RC frame apartment buildings, infrastructure works, and mixed-use elements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial function on a major multi-phase development, managing and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Working closely with internal departments to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Overseeing procurement, tendering, contract negotiation and commercial reporting across all project phases.
• Managing cost control, risk, variations and final accounts to ensure strong financial performance throughout the project.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Proven background on large residential, high-rise, mixed-use, or regeneration projects.
• Strong knowledge of RC frame, procurement strategies, and large project cost control.
• Leadership capability with experience managing, developing, or mentoring QS teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and attention to detail.

Ref: 4068IG