Commercial Senior Manager (EMEA Commercial Lead)

CBRE; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Senior Manager to lead their EMEA commercial initiatives. This pivotal role involves managing a team dedicated to capital project planning and commercial management, ensuring exceptional delivery and client satisfaction. You will collaborate with various teams to monitor project performance, compile financial reports, and drive continuous improvement in project delivery. If you have a strong background in strategic leadership and a passion for commercial excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading commercial or cost management teams in project management.
• Experience managing diverse teams and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a commercial team ensuring flawless project delivery.
• Provide strategic commercial advice and support project performance reporting.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Financial Analysis

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS membership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Commercial Senior Manager (EMEA Commercial Lead)

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Job Details

• Location: London, England, United Kingdom
• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development

About The Role

As a CBRE/T&T Sr. Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial relationship with an existing client (on-account) and manage a team responsible for capital project planning and commercial management across all EMEA projects and workstreams, including capital planning.

You will collaborate with the EMEA PJM/PMO team to monitor and report on the commercial performance of capital projects, lead annual capital planning, and drive commercial initiatives such as benchmarking and procurement. Your role includes compiling financial reports, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting continuous improvement in project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a commercial team within a client environment, ensuring flawless project delivery and supporting client teams in daily commercial activities.
• Manage the team of Commercial Managers and external support for cost and commercial delivery.
• Provide strategic commercial and procurement advice to stakeholders.
• Support reporting on project performance, financial data compilation, and data integrity.
• Assist in annual capital planning and project change tracking.
• Review project budgets and financial close-out forms for accuracy.
• Support data excellence initiatives and monitor KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with GSA and CBRE guidelines.
• Maintain market rate benchmarking and develop estimating tools.
• Improve existing methods, processes, and standards.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable strategic leadership with experience managing diverse commercial teams.
• Extensive experience in client interactions and senior leadership engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent; MRICS membership preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in leading complex commercial or cost management teams related to project management or quantity surveying.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and excellent communication skills in English.
• Proven customer service record and stakeholder engagement ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Please note that from January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will consolidate into a single global entity. Your initial employment may be with CBRE GWS, with a subsequent transfer to Turner & Townsend.