Commercial Manager: Cost Control & Subcontractor Leadership

Crest Nicholson; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Private pension

Private healthcare

25 days leave

Cycle to work

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Gym discounts

Job summary

Crest Nicholson's Eastern Division is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee cost management, procurement and payments to subcontractors on complex, large-volume developments from pre-operational stages through to final accounts. You will ensure timely, accurate cost management, address contractual issues, and drive best value while adhering to Group procedures and safety standards.

The role offers significant influence on project economics and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• RICS or CIOB qualification required.
• Commercially aware with ability to manage staff.
• Extensive experience in a senior surveying position, ideally with house building or mixed-use development experience.
• Good negotiator.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organised – able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost effective management for development sites from pre-production to completion.
• Identify and assess suitable sub-contractors.
• Negotiate and let sub-contractors within set timescales and recommend cost savings.
• Prepare sub-contract documents covering all works and materials.
• Place, vet and approve orders; evaluate claims and variations.
• Regularly review cost estimates and maintain site budgets.
• Report and document accurately; assist and manage Surveyors.
• Maintain health & safety compliance.

Skills

RICS/CIOB

Commercial awareness

Senior surveying experience

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Crest Nicholson's Eastern Division is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee cost management, procurement and payments to subcontractors on complex, large-volume developments from pre-operational stages through to final accounts. You will ensure timely, accurate cost management, address contractual issues, and drive best value while adhering to Group procedures and safety standards.

The role offers significant influence on project economics and cross-functional collaboration.