Commercial Manager

Od Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ODGroup in the City of London is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead multiple projects from tender to final account, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and maximised gross profit.

You will oversee contract administration under JCT/NEC, manage subcontracts, and mentor the commercial team, while engaging with clients and stakeholders to protect commercial interests.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial construction or fit-out and proven experience with £10m-£30m+ projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within commercial construction or fit-out.
• Proven experience managing projects up to £10m-£30m+.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• High attention to detail with strategic oversight capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial management of multiple projects (Cat A, Cat B, refurbishment schemes).
• Support the Commercial Director in delivering financial targets and margin protection.
• Provide commercial input during tender, value engineering and negotiation stages.
• Contribute to business unit forecasting and financial planning.
• Manage project budgets from award through to final account.
• Prepare and review cost plans, cash flow forecasts and CVRs.
• Lead contract administration under JCT, NEC or bespoke forms and manage variations.
• Oversee procurement strategy and subcontract packages.
• Manage payment applications, valuations and final accounts.
• Lead and mentor Apprentice and Assistant Commercial Managers.
• Provide clear commercial reporting to senior leadership and attend client meetings.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Budget management

Contract administration

Subcontractor management

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Job description

ODGroup is a leading office interiors company based in the City of London, with a dual focus on both traditional construction and design and build. We have firmly established our brand due to excellent service and a commitment to ongoing innovation, and despite the pandemic are on track for another successful year.

We are currently looking for a talented and driven Commercial Manager to join ODInteriors, helping us to successfully delivery projects on time and on budget, maximising our GP and minimising our commercial risk.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Leadership & Strategy

• Oversee the commercial management of multiple projects (Cat A, Cat B, refurbishment schemes).
• Support the Commercial Director in delivering financial targets and margin protection.
• Provide commercial input during tender, value engineering and negotiation stages.
• Contribute to business unit forecasting and financial planning.

2. Cost Management & Budget Control

• Manage project budgets from award through to final account.
• Prepare and review:
• Cost plans
• Cash flow forecasts
• CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations)
• Profitability reporting
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure early warning notices and compensation events are managed effectively.

3. Contract Administration

• Administer contracts under JCT, NEC or bespoke forms.
• Ensure contractual compliance across projects.
• Manage variations, change control and extension of time submissions.
• Lead negotiations with clients and subcontractors.

4. Subcontractor Management

• Oversee procurement strategy alongside Pre-Construction.
• Review and approve subcontract packages and appointments.
• Manage payment applications, valuations and final accounts.
• Resolve commercial disputes where required.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and financial risk.
• Ensure compliance with company governance and financial controls.
• Support audits and reporting requirements.
• Monitor insurance and bond requirements where applicable.

6. Team Management

• Lead and mentor Apprentice and Assistant Commercial Managers.
• Provide guidance on contract administration and commercial best practice.
• Support development and performance management of the commercial team.

7. Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with:
• Construction Directors
• Project Managers
• Design Managers
• Finance Team
• Provide clear commercial reporting to senior leadership.
• Attend client meetings as required.

Person Specification

• Minimum 5 years' experience within commercial construction or fit-out.
• Proven experience managing projects up to £10m-£30m+.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent financial acumen and analytical ability.
• Strong contractual knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail with strategic oversight capability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project profitability and margin protection.
• Accuracy of forecasting and reporting.
• Timely agreement of variations and final accounts.
• Subcontractor performance and commercial compliance.
• Reduction of commercial risk exposure.

Additional requirements:

• 3+ years of Construction experience
• 3+ years of work experience with Fit-out