Commercial Manager

Blayze Group; London; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development firm is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee multiple purpose-built student accommodation projects in Central London. You will manage all commercial functions, including cost planning and procurement, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in commercial management and construction contracts, with a salary up to £115,000 and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Attractive discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS on RC frame new build developments.
• Strong background in student accommodation, residential, or mixed-use schemes.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts and procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of multiple concurrent PBSA developments.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time.

Skills

Commercial Management

Cost Planning

Procurement Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Job description

A leading real estate development firm with a strong pipeline of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) schemes is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their growing team. This is a key hire offering the opportunity to oversee multiple high-profile new build projects across Central London.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will take full ownership of the commercial function across 3 - 4 RC frame PBSA developments, all in prime London locations. Working closely with the in-house development and construction teams, you will manage cost planning, procurement strategy, contract administration, and commercial reporting from pre-construction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of multiple concurrent PBSA developments
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting across the portfolio
• Oversee procurement processes including contract negotiation and appointment of subcontractors
• Mitigate risk through effective contract and commercial management
• Monitor contractor performance and manage valuations, payments, and final accounts
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification

About You

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS on RC frame new build developments
• Strong background in student accommodation, residential, or mixed-use schemes
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts and procurement practices
• Confident managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
• Strong financial acumen and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

• Basic salary up to 115,000 (depending on experience)
• Attractive discretionary bonus
• Private healthcare
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Long-term development pipeline in Central London
• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment based in West London