Global Luxury Interiors Commercial Lead

HAUS Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HAUS Careers is partnering with a leading luxury interior design studio in London to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager responsible for project finances, contracts and commercial operations across a global portfolio.

The role requires strong experience in luxury interior design or architecture, with oversight of fee management, revenue forecasting and contractual risk. Salary £60,000 - £70,000 with a London-based, on-site work model.

Qualifications

• At least four years’ experience in commercial management, contract administration or design operations within luxury interior design, architecture or real estate.
• Strong knowledge of project contracts, commercial negotiations, risk management and contractual compliance.
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen with experience in fee management, revenue forecasting and cash flow.
• Confident working closely with creative and technical teams, balancing commercial priorities with design quality.
• Proactive and solutions-focused with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across regional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial performance of projects, monitoring profitability, budgets, revenue forecasts and financial targets.
• Manage fee schedules, pricing structures and cash flow, ensuring accurate forecasting, invoicing and timely payment collection.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, consultants and third-party suppliers, managing contractual risks, variations and disputes.
• Review RFPs, project scopes and fee proposals to ensure alignment with company standards and commercial objectives.
• Oversee third-party appointments, additional design services and contractual close-out, ensuring fees are agreed, services delivered and payments secured.
• Work closely with Finance and Business Development on contract initiation, project set-up, invoicing and project close-out.
• Collaborate with design and technical teams to improve operational efficiency, maintain quality standards and ensure delivery aligns with agreed scopes.
• Act as a key link between regional design teams, Regional Directors and London HQ, ensuring consistency across projects and commercial processes.
• Support regional business planning, identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiations

Project finances

Stakeholder management

Job description

HAUS Careers is partnering with a leading luxury interior design studio in London to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager responsible for project finances, contracts and commercial operations across a global portfolio.

The role requires strong experience in luxury interior design or architecture, with oversight of fee management, revenue forecasting and contractual risk. Salary £60,000 - £70,000 with a London-based, on-site work model.