Property Commercial Manager – Cost & Forecasting

Co-op Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days holiday (rising to 32) + bank

Pension up to 10% employer contrib.

Subsidised onsite gym

Discount on Co-op products

Access to Stream pay advancement

Virtual healthcare

Training and development

Job summary

Co-op Group is looking for a motivated Commercial Manager to join our Property team in a hybrid Manchester-based role. You will manage capital expenditure, lead cost tracking dashboards, and provide commercial insight to drive informed investment decisions.

You will collaborate with Property, Construction and Finance, using data trends to identify opportunities, manage risks and maximise value across major projects. The role requires strong communication and budget management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in budget management across multiple capital streams.
• Ability to analyse commercial data and track performance.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience collaborating with clients and contractors in construction/retail.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for cost tracking, dashboards, and external QS management.
• Track and monitor spend for all capital streams and provide updates to senior teams.
• Collaborate with finance to consolidate monthly performance insights.
• Help drive down costs through trend analysis and data interpretation.
• Provide data to support cash forecasting for finance teams.
• Advise property and construction teams and business partners at all levels.
• Manage external resources to ensure accounts, documentation and governance are in place.
• Escalate risks, cost pressures or opportunities and implement mitigation actions.
• Build strong supplier relationships to drive performance and compliance.

Skills

Budget management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Cost control

Education

Commercial management qualification

Job description

Co-op Group is looking for a motivated Commercial Manager to join our Property team in a hybrid Manchester-based role. You will manage capital expenditure, lead cost tracking dashboards, and provide commercial insight to drive informed investment decisions.

You will collaborate with Property, Construction and Finance, using data trends to identify opportunities, manage risks and maximise value across major projects. The role requires strong communication and budget management skills.