Commercial Manager

Buildforce Solutions Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional developer in Shrewsbury seeks a Commercial Manager to lead and manage a growing portfolio of housing developments. The successful candidate will oversee cost planning, procurement, and contract management while contributing to commercial strategy and supporting future team growth. This role offers a salary of £80,000 - £90,000 plus a package with genuine opportunities for progress to a Commercial Director position. Join a mission-driven team making a difference in the community.

Benefits

£80,000 - £90,000 salary + package

Opportunity for genuine career progression to Commercial Director

A supportive, mission-led team

Forward-thinking environment built on innovation

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience within residential construction or mixed-tenure housing.
• Capable of operating independently and confidently in a small, fast-growing business.
• A problem-solver who enjoys finding smarter, more efficient ways to deliver.
• Passionate about quality, affordability, and creating homes that genuinely improve lives.
• Comfortable working across the full development lifecycle.
• Ambitious, values-driven, and excited by the opportunity for future progression into Commercial Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial function across a growing portfolio of housing developments.
• Oversee cost planning, estimating, procurement, tendering and contract management.
• Work closely with internal design, planning and delivery teams.
• Identify risks early and develop commercially viable solutions.
• Engage with local authorities, landowners, and external partners.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Contribute to commercial strategy and shape processes and systems.
• Build and mentor a future commercial team.

Skills

Strong commercial experience within residential construction or mixed‑tenure housing

Ability to operate independently

Problem-solving skills

Passionate about quality and affordability

Experience across the full development lifecycle

Ambitious and values-driven

Job description

Commercial Manager (Progression to Commercial Director)

Location: Shropshire

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Package

Company: Established Regional Developer

About the company

This is a rapidly growing, purpose-driven developer and contractor that has been built from the ground up by experienced industry professionals who were determined to challenge traditional and inefficient approaches to housing delivery. Frustrated by slow processes, unclear decision‑making and a lack of innovation across the sector, the founders created a fully integrated model that sources its own land, manages design and planning in‑house, and delivers schemes directly — giving them full control of quality, programme and outcomes.

Now 7 + years in, the organisation is on an impressive upward trajectory. Due to this growth and with up to 13 new projects expected next year across the West Midlands, they are now looking to appoint a Commercial Manager who wants more than a job — someone who wants to help shape a business and ultimately progress into a Commercial Director role as the company grows.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly committed, values‑led team at a time of significant expansion, with real influence over commercial strategy, processes, and future team structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial function across a growing portfolio of housing developments.
• Oversee cost planning, estimating, procurement, tendering and contract management.
• Work closely with internal design, planning and delivery teams to ensure projects are commercially sound from day one.
• Identify risks early and develop innovative, commercially viable solutions — aligned with the company's philosophy.
• Engage confidently with local authorities, landowners, and external partners.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting with a frugal but forward‑thinking approach.
• Contribute to commercial strategy and help shape the processes and systems that will support rapid growth.
• Build and mentor a future commercial team as the business moves toward Director‑level structure.

Commercial Manager requirements

• Strong commercial experience within residential construction or mixed‑tenure housing.
• Capable of operating independently and confidently in a small, fast‑growing business.
• A problem‑solver who enjoys finding smarter, more efficient ways to deliver.
• Passionate about quality, affordability, and creating homes that genuinely improve lives.
• Comfortable working across the full development lifecycle — ideally with experience in both pre‑construction and delivery.
• Ambitious, values‑driven, and excited by the opportunity for future progression into Commercial Director.

What We Offer

• £80,000 - £90,000 salary + package
• Opportunity for genuine career progression to Commercial Director
• A growing pipeline of meaningful, community‑focused projects
• A supportive, mission‑led team where your ideas and expertise truly shape the business
• A forward‑thinking environment built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose