Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; St Albans; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing family-run business specializing in retirement living, where you'll play a key role as a Commercial Manager. This position offers the chance to maximize the effectiveness of the commercial function in a dynamic environment, collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality developments. With a focus on creativity and commercial acumen, you'll be responsible for preparing budgets, monitoring costs, and ensuring seamless teamwork. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to grow within a supportive company that values its people. Apply today and be part of a successful journey!

Benefits

Competitive salary plus commission

Cash for Car or Company Car benefit

25 days annual holiday plus Bank Holidays

Day off on your birthday

Private Medical

Health Screening

Life Assurance

Eye Care Reimbursement

Land Introduction Bonus

Annual awards ceremony

Colleague wellbeing programs

Charity fund matching through Churchill Foundation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in surveying and estimating at a senior level.
• Comfortable preparing bills of quantities and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Maximize commercial function effectiveness across construction activities.
• Prepare budgets, monitor costs, and oversee procurement of materials.

Skills

Commercial Negotiation

Quantity Surveying

Estimating

Leadership

Communication Skills

Numerical Proficiency

Education

Construction or Technical Degree (HND minimum)

Tools

Estimating Software

Excel

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• Rewards and Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance or company car option, private medical and excellent colleague benefits

About us

We are Churchill Retirement Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector, and we’re looking for people like you.

We’re a family-run, privately-owned business with ambitious growth plans. We currently employ 700 people and are expanding.

We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, purpose-built one- and two-bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those seeking an independent lifestyle in later life. Our developments are designed to provide security, peace of mind, and independence, removing common hassles and fears faced by older people.

We have received numerous awards, including being recognized by The Sunday Times as the 3rd best company to work for, and being named overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards—the first retirement living specialist to do so.

About the role

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for our Eastern region. Your role will be to maximize the effectiveness of the commercial function across our construction activities, including quantity surveying, estimating, procurement, and material buying.

The Commercial team plays a pivotal role in our success, delivering high-quality developments at optimal costs. This environment is fast-paced and challenging, requiring creativity and commercial acumen.

Reporting to the Construction/Commercial Director, you will collaborate closely with regional Construction, Technical, Design, and Planning teams to ensure clear communication among all stakeholders, enabling seamless teamwork.

You will be responsible for preparing construction budgets, monitoring costs, scheduling, reporting, estimating, making payments, and overseeing procurement of subcontracts and materials within the region.

You will also provide proactive resource planning and coaching for the commercial team, supporting their personal development and training needs.

Hours and requirements

Hours are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Thursday, and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. Occasional visits to regional offices and construction sites are required, so a valid Driving Licence is necessary.

About you

We seek a commercially astute negotiator with proven experience in surveying and estimating. You should have a successful track record at a senior level, with leadership experience in managing teams and large projects.

You should be comfortable preparing bills of quantities, familiar with estimating software, and hold a construction or technical degree (HND minimum). Knowledge of current building regulations, construction methods, and products is essential.

Knowledge of Modern Methods of Construction, Construction Law, and Health & Safety regulations is desirable but not essential. Previous house building and contracting experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate is decisive, organized, methodical, with strong communication skills, initiative, and proficiency in preparing and presenting reports. You should be highly numerical and proficient with Excel.

How you'll be rewarded

• Competitive salary plus commission
• Cash for Car or Company Car benefit
• 25 days annual holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Day off on your birthday
• Private Medical
• Health Screening
• Life Assurance
• Eye Care Reimbursement
• Land Introduction Bonus
• Annual awards ceremony
• Colleague wellbeing programs and company ambassadors
• Charity fund matching through Churchill Foundation

Join the Churchill family and be part of an ambitious, successful business that values its people. Apply today!

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