Commercial Manager - Residential Developments, Surrey

Randstad Construction and Property; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial lifecycle across multiple high-volume residential sites in Surrey. You will drive cost-control, budget management and rigorous financial reporting while overseeing procurement and sub-contractor negotiations.

You will mentor a regional team of Quantity Surveyors and identify commercial risks to maximise margins. Candidates should have strong knowledge of UK housebuilding and contract law, with a proven results-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as Commercial Manager, Managing QS or Senior QS in volume residential development.
• Deep understanding of UK housebuilding market, building regulations and contract law.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially astute, highly organized with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced, high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial lifecycle across multiple high-volume residential sites.
• Drive cost-control, budget management and robust financial reporting.
• Oversee procurement, tender processes and sub-contractor negotiations.
• Lead, mentor and grow a regional team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks to maximise project margins and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Tools

COINS

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial lifecycle across multiple high-volume residential sites in Surrey. You will drive cost-control, budget management and rigorous financial reporting while overseeing procurement and sub-contractor negotiations.

You will mentor a regional team of Quantity Surveyors and identify commercial risks to maximise margins. Candidates should have strong knowledge of UK housebuilding and contract law, with a proven results-driven approach.