Commercial Manager

Thomas Gray Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent property development firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a major development in Birmingham. The role involves managing a team of Quantity Surveyors and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Candidates should have a proven background in large residential and mixed-use projects, strong procurement and cost control knowledge, alongside excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of RC frame and procurement strategies.
• Experience managing, developing or mentoring QS teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial function on a major multi-phase development.
• Overseeing procurement, tendering, contract negotiation and commercial reporting.
• Managing cost control, risk, variations and final accounts.

Skills

Leadership capability

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Strong commercial acumen

Job description

Our client, a leading residential and mixed-use developer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality regeneration schemes across the UK, is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager.

As the Commercial Manager, you will take commercial leadership of a major long-term development in Birmingham. This multi-phase scheme includes high-rise RC frame apartment buildings, infrastructure works and mixed-use elements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial function on a major multi-phase development, managing and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Working closely with internal departments to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
• Overseeing procurement, tendering, contract negotiation and commercial reporting across all project phases.
• Managing cost control, risk, variations and final accounts to ensure strong financial performance throughout the project.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Proven background on large residential, high-rise, mixed-use or regeneration projects.
• Strong knowledge of RC frame, procurement strategies and large project cost control.
• Leadership capability with experience managing, developing or mentoring QS teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and attention to detail.

Ref: 4068IG