Commercial Manager

Blayze Group; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a skilled Commercial Manager to lead a landmark residential development in South West London. This role offers long-term stability and the chance to oversee a major project from pre-construction to completion. You will manage a team of five, ensuring robust cost management and compliance with contract requirements. With a competitive salary and perks like private healthcare and annual leave, this position is perfect for those ready to make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS on large-scale residential projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of the development, ensuring profitability and risk management.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing commercial team.

Skills

Commercial Management

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Negotiation Skills

Contract Management

Procurement Strategy

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to take the lead on a landmark 600-unit mid to high-rise RC frame residential development in South West London.

The Role:

As Commercial Manager, you will act as the commercial lead for this major scheme, overseeing all financial and contractual aspects from pre-construction through to completion. With construction due to commence in Q4 2026 and final handover expected by mid-2029, this is a high-profile, multi-year project offering long-term stability and the opportunity to deliver a significant London development.

You will be responsible for managing a team of five, including Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, and a Senior Quantity Surveyor, ensuring robust cost management, procurement, contract administration, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all commercial aspects of the development, ensuring profitability and risk are effectively managed

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing commercial team

• Oversee procurement strategy and subcontractor management

• Work closely with project management, technical, and operational teams

• Produce and present cost reports, forecasts, and valuations

• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and company procedures

About You:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS on large-scale residential projects, ideally RC frame developments

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Solid understanding of UK construction contracts and procurement routes

• Excellent financial acumen and negotiation skills

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in reporting to senior stakeholders

What's on Offer:

• Basic salary up to 110,000

• Travel allowance

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Private healthcare

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Opportunity to lead a flagship London development with a respected Tier 1 housebuilder

If you're ready to take the next step in your commercial management career and play a key role in delivering a major London development, we want to hear from you.