Commercial Manager

Rue Two Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer is seeking a proactive Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial delivery of a large-scale student accommodation project in Stratford. This role involves managing project finances, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with contract administration and health and safety legislation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role and will be based flexibly, preferably in the North West of England.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration and health and safety legislation.
• Experience managing teams and multiple schemes simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial strategy and execution for a large-scale project.
• Manage project finances, procurement, and subcontractor management.
• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Contract administration

Health and safety legislation

Team management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

HND or degree in relevant field

Job description

Commercial Manager - Residential Developer

Excellent Package

This leading residential developer is seeking a proactive and experienced Commercial Manager initially to support with the commercial delivery of a large scale purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Stratford, East London.

In this key role, you’ll take ownership of the commercial strategy and execution, overseeing everything from procurement and subcontractor management to CVR reporting, valuations, and risk mitigation. You’ll manage project finances with precision, lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, and ensure all reporting is accurate and aligned with programme goals.

Acting as the commercial lead on-site and with the client, you’ll drive value, manage risk, and support the successful delivery of the scheme—providing strong leadership and commercial insight throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll hold an HND, degree, or bring substantial experience in a relevant field, with a commitment to ongoing professional development. With strong knowledge of contract administration and health and safety legislation, you have proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager and a track record of managing teams and multiple schemes simultaneously. You’re confident using Microsoft Office—particularly Excel—and are comfortable balancing administrative duties with practical site-based tasks. Highly organised and assertive, you can influence decisions while maintaining positive working relationships, and you communicate clearly in person, in writing, and through digital channels.

While the initial project is in London the commercial team are mostly based in the North West of England. Location wise they are flexible but if you did live in the NW that would be great.

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