Commercial Manager - Head of Consultant Services

Airey Miller Group; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus incentive

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday including birthday

Professional subscriptions paid

Zusammenfassung

Airey Miller is seeking a Commercial Manager / Head of Cost Consultancy Services to lead cost consultancy across major residential development and fire safety remediation programmes in England. This senior role requires Chartered status, strong leadership, and a strategic client-focused approach.

You will guide procurement, value engineering and project cost management, while building client relationships and growing the Cost Consultancy service within the Celnor Group.

Qualifikationen

• Chartered or equivalent Cost Consultant with residential development, high-rise or fire safety remediation experience.
• Strong leadership experience with ability to manage and develop a Cost Consultancy team.
• Excellent client-facing and commercial skills with ability to drive growth and value.
• Solid procurement knowledge, including PCSA, joint ventures and value engineering.

Aufgaben

• Lead development appraisals, cost planning and estimating for residential and remediation projects.
• Provide senior commercial and cost consultancy guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop the Cost Consultancy team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Chartered Cost Consultant

Leadership

Client-facing

Cost Planning

CostX

Jobbeschreibung

Commercial Manager - Head of Consultant Services

Department: Senior Management Team

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Greater Borough of London

Description

Airey Miller

Who we are

Established in 1995, Airey Miller is a multi-discipline property and construction consultancy, delivering professional services to public and private sector developers, housing providers and asset owners.

We provide expertise across project management, employer's agent services, building safety, fire engineering and technical consultancy. Known for building strong relationships and providing practical advice, we support clients from project inception through to completion.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

We are looking for a highly motivated and commercially focused Commercial Manager / Head of Cost Consultancy Services to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy delivering major residential development and fire safety remediation programmes across England.

This is a senior leadership role for a Chartered or equivalent Cost Consultant with significant experience across cost consultancy, commercial management and team leadership, who can combine strong technical expertise with a client-focused and strategic approach.

What you will do

• Lead development appraisals, cost planning and estimating across residential development and fire safety remediation projects, ranging from approximately £5m to £100m+.
• Provide senior commercial and cost consultancy advice throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-contract development and feasibility through to post-contract delivery and agreement of final accounts.
• Lead and develop the Cost Consultancy team, providing direction, mentoring and support while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, commercially and to a high standard.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including Fire Engineers, Project Managers, Employer’s Agents and Design Managers, to maximise client opportunities and deliver integrated project solutions.
• Advise on procurement, value management and value engineering, including innovative procurement routes, PCSA arrangements and joint venture management, particularly within the residential sector.
• Build and strengthen client relationships and business opportunities, providing confident commercial leadership and helping to grow the Cost Consultancy service and wider client base.

Who you are

• Be a Chartered or equivalent Cost Consultant with significant commercial cost consultancy experience, ideally within residential development, high-rise and/or fire safety remediation.
• Have strong residential cost planning and development appraisal experience, with an understanding of project modelling, financial viability and the commercial drivers behind major developments.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage, motivate and develop a Cost Consultancy team while supporting junior colleagues and promoting high standards of delivery.
• Have strong knowledge of procurement and construction contracts, including experience with procurement strategies, PCSA, joint ventures, value management and value engineering.
• Excellent commercial and client-facing skills, with the confidence to manage project finances, communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Strong technical and analytical capability, including detailed knowledge of NRM, programme management and cost management software such as CostX or similar, alongside excellent problem solving and lateral thinking skills.

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

• Bonus incentive
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus one additional day off for your birthday and additional holiday days over the Christmas period 3 / 4 days (at Director’s discretion)
• Professional subscriptions paid by the company
• Plus, access to a wider range of employee benefits and rewards

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.