Commercial Manager

Places Development; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property development is seeking a motivated Commercial Manager for their Greater London development business. This key leadership role involves managing procurement strategies, contract negotiations, and commercial risk across high-value projects. With opportunities for progression and a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary and annual leave, this position is perfect for a candidate ready to take on new challenges.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

35 days annual leave plus option to buy or sell leave

Bonus Scheme

Training and development

Discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and more

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with main contractors, consultancies, or developers.
• Broad knowledge of procurement routes and contract types.
• Proven ability to manage internal and external commercial professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract negotiations for packages exceeding £100m.
• Manage the commercial reporting process for timely and accurate cost reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve commercial success.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Cost Reporting

Procurement Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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We are Places for People Developments, we build thousands of well-designed, innovative homes across the UK each year. When we develop new places, we put everything into delivering homes and neighbourhoods that work for the whole community.

We want you to join the Places for People Group and the 11,000 other colleagues on our journey; colleagues who have helped to build, manage, maintain places that people are proud to call home and stay active in. How do we do all this? By surrounding ourselves with innovative people, supportive people and “attention to detail” people.

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivatedCommercial Managerto lead the commercial functions within ourGreater London development business. This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing procurement strategies, contract negotiations, cost reporting, and commercial risk across a diverse and high-value portfolio.

Our projects range from amulti-phase development at the Olympic Parkto the delivery of astrategic new site at Gilston, which includes8,500 homes and associated infrastructure. As a growing region, we offer exciting opportunities for future development and career progression.

Where will you be working?

Based out of our officer in London, WC1X 8QR. You will be expected to be in the office twice a week (Mondays and Tuesdays) and will work remote the rest of the week, however you will be required to visit other sites as necessary, subject to business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract negotiations for main contractor, subcontractor, and supplier packages, including those exceeding £100m.
• Manage the commercial reporting process, ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent cost reports.
• Oversee internal authorisation processes and ensure accurate execution of contractual documentation.
• Manage variation accounts and support legal claims in collaboration with legal teams.
• Appoint and manage Employers Agents and Quantity Surveying consultants across projects.
• Provide cost planning and estimating support for new business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual responsibilities and internal governance.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to drive commercial success.
• Influence and advise in joint venture scenarios to secure optimal commercial outcomes.

About You

• Extensive experience with main contractors, consultancies, or developers.
• Broad knowledge of procurement routes and contract types.
• Strong understanding of cost reporting and business timetables.
• Proven ability to manage internal and external commercial professionals.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Bonus Scheme
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.