Commercial Manager

Health Spaces; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Development

Pension

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

Health Spaces is seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Commercial Manager to own the commercial position on complex healthcare projects. You will protect margin, manage contractual and financial risk, and provide clear reporting to enable confident decision-making.

Working with the Project Director, delivery teams and supply chain, you will lead budgets, forecasts, payments and final accounts, while ensuring NEC/JCT compliance and proactive risk management across sites and remote locations.

Qualifications

• Contractor-side commercial experience
• Experience with NEC/JCT contracts preferred
• Strong track record of managing risk, payment, subcontractors and margins
• Methodical approach with solid IT skills and accurate record-keeping
• Hungry Humble Smart mindset and collaborative team player
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work from Victoria office when required

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of live healthcare projects, including budgets, forecasts, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Administer NEC and JCT contractual obligations, including notices, compensation events and change control
• Procure and manage subcontractor and supplier packages to protect margin
• Identify, record and escalate commercial risks with clear supporting evidence
• Prepare reporting on cashflow, gross profit, liabilities, claims, risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with project and site teams and travel to project locations as needed

Skills

Commercial acumen

Budget management

Contract management

Risk management

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

ERP systems

Job description

We are hospital estates and design consultants who can turn strategy into delivery perfectly, working closely with the NHS and acute healthcare market. Our core values: Hungry, Humble, Smart serve as the core foundations of our organisational culture, driving us toward unprecedented achievements in Healthcare Innovation, enabling Healthcare Excellence, Seamlessly Delivered.

We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. We hunger for knowledge, challenges, and the constant evolution of healthcare solutions, which drives us to push boundaries, fostering a dynamic, innovative environment. Grounded in humility, we recognise the collective strength of our diverse team. We acknowledge that collaboration fuels innovation. Our humility allows us to learn from each other, embrace feedback, and continuously grow, fostering a culture of mutual respect and open communication. Intelligence is not just about technical prowess; it's about emotional intelligence, effective collaboration, and strategic thinking.

Together, these values create a culture where ambition meets collaboration, where passion meets practicality, and where innovation meets impact. People who live our values, thrive at Health Spaces and benefit both personally and professionally by engaging in the Health Spaces journey.

What are we looking for in this position?

We are looking for a commercially astute and hands-on Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial position across one or more complex healthcare projects. Working closely with our Project Director, delivery teams, clients and supply chain, you will protect margin, manage contractual and financial risk, and provide the clear reporting needed for confident decision-making. You will be responsible for:

• Lead the commercial management of live projects, including budgets, forecasts, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Administer contractual obligations under NEC and JCT forms, including notices, compensation events, variations, early warnings and change control.
• Procure, negotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier packages to support delivery while protecting margin.
• Identify, record and escalat(e?) commercial risks, ensuring decisions are supported by clear evidence.
• Prepare clear reporting on cashflow, gross profit, liabilities, claims, risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with project and site teams, travelling to project locations when required to resolve issues and maintain momentum.

What will we need you to have?

This is a contractor-side role for someone who combines strong commercial discipline with a practical, responsive approach. You will need:

• Contractor or subcontractor-side commercial experience, rather than solely client-side advisory experience.
• Practical NEC experience. Experience of both NEC and JCT contracts would be preferred.
• A strong track record of managing risk, payment, subcontractors, change and project margin.
• A methodical approach, strong IT skills and confidence maintaining accurate commercial records.
• A Hungry, Humble and Smart mindset, with the ambition to improve how we work while contributing as part of a close team.
• The ability to work from our Victoria office as required and travel to project sites.

What will you get?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Profit Sharing Bonus Scheme
• Commitment to your personal and professional development
• Contributory pension
• Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Platform
• The opportunity to shape commercial standards within a growing specialist healthcare business