Commercial Manager, Capital Projects & Cost Control

Unite Students; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday + holiday buying

Generous pension 5%-11%

Healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing platform

Gym benefit

Family leave

Job summary

Unite Students is recruiting a Commercial Manager to join our London-based Capital Projects Team. You will provide commercial input across asset management and lifecycle works, handling estimates, budgeting, reporting, and procurement support for main contractors.

Based in our London office, you will report to the Head of Commercial and work across projects from inception to completion, driving cost control and value engineering while collaborating with stakeholders countrywide.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Quantity Surveying / Commercial management role.
• Proven track record with large, complex schemes and sustainability knowledge.
• Desirable professional qualification (RICS/CIOB) or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial input into Capital Projects, including cost plans and budgeting.
• Manage project cost plan from inception to practical completion.
• Oversee procurement, contracts, and supply chain relationships.
• Ensure accurate cost reporting, value engineering and cash flows.
• Agree final accounts in line with board direction.
• Support on cost benchmarking and resolution of legacy issues.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial management

Negotiation

Contract negotiation

Budget control

Education

RICS or CIOB qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Unite Students is recruiting a Commercial Manager to join our London-based Capital Projects Team. You will provide commercial input across asset management and lifecycle works, handling estimates, budgeting, reporting, and procurement support for main contractors.

Based in our London office, you will report to the Head of Commercial and work across projects from inception to completion, driving cost control and value engineering while collaborating with stakeholders countrywide.