Commercial Manager

Health Spaces; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus Scheme

Contributory pension

Employee discounts and support tools

Job summary

Health Spaces is seeking a commercially astute Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial position on one or more complex healthcare projects. You will protect margin, manage contractual and financial risk, and provide clear reporting for confident decision-making.

Working closely with the Project Director, delivery teams and suppliers, you will oversee budgets, payments, variations and final accounts while coordinating with site teams and visiting project locations as needed.

Qualifications

• This is a contractor-side role combining strong commercial discipline with a practical, responsive approach.
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts is preferred.
• A track record of managing risk, payment, subcontractors, change and project margin.
• Strong IT skills and confidence maintaining accurate commercial records.
• Hungry Humble Smart mindset and the ability to work with a close team.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work from our Victoria office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of live projects, including budgets, forecasts, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Administer contractual obligations under NEC and JCT forms, including notices, compensation events, variations, early warnings and change control.
• Procure, negotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier packages to support delivery while protecting margin.
• Identify, record and escalate commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring decisions are supported by clear evidence.
• Prepare clear reporting on cashflow, gross profit, liabilities, claims, risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with project and site teams, traveling to project locations when required to resolve issues and maintain momentum.

Skills

Contractor commercial experience

NEC experience

JCT experience

Risk management

Contract administration

Subcontractor management

IT skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are hospital estates and design consultants who can turn strategy into delivery perfectly, working closely with the NHS and acute healthcare market. Our core values: Hungry, Humble, Smart serve as the core foundations of our organisational culture, driving us toward unprecedented achievements in Healthcare Innovation, enabling Healthcare Excellence, Seamlessly Delivered.

We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. We hunger for knowledge, challenges, and the constant evolution of healthcare solutions, which drives us to push boundaries, fostering a dynamic, innovative environment. Grounded in humility, we recognise the collective strength of our diverse team. We acknowledge that collaboration fuels innovation. Our humility allows us to learn from each other, embrace feedback, and continuously grow, fostering a culture of mutual respect and open communication. Intelligence is not just about technical prowess; it's about emotional intelligence, effective collaboration, and strategic thinking.

Together, these values create a culture where ambition meets collaboration, where passion meets practicality, and where innovation meets impact. People who live our values, thrive at Health Spaces and benefit both personally and professionally by engaging in the Health Spaces journey.

What are we looking for in this position?

We are looking for a commercially astute and hands-on Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial position across one or more complex healthcare projects. Working closely with our Project Director, delivery teams, clients and supply chain, you will protect margin, manage contractual and financial risk, and provide the clear reporting needed for confident decision-making. You will be responsible for:

• Lead the commercial management of live projects, including budgets, forecasts, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Administer contractual obligations under NEC and JCT forms, including notices, compensation events, variations, early warnings and change control.
• Procure, negotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier packages to support delivery while protecting margin.
• Identify, record and escalation commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring decisions are supported by clear evidence.
• Prepare clear reporting on cashflow, gross profit, liabilities, claims, risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with project and site teams, travelling to project locations when required to resolve issues and maintain momentum.

What will we need you to have?

This is a contractor-side role for someone who combines strong commercial discipline with a practical, responsive approach. You will need:

• Contractor or subcontractor-side commercial experience, rather than solely client-side advisory experience.
• Practical NEC experience. Experience of both NEC and JCT contracts would be preferred.
• A strong track record of managing risk, payment, subcontractors, change and project margin.
• A methodical approach, strong IT skills and confidence maintaining accurate commercial records.
• A Hungry, Humble and Smart mindset, with the ambition to improve how we work while contributing as part of a close team.
• The ability to work from our Victoria office as required and travel to project sites.

What will you get?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Profit Sharing Bonus Scheme
• Commitment to your personal and professional development
• Contributory pension
• Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Platform
• The opportunity to shape commercial standards within a growing specialist healthcare business