Senior Commercial Manager

Morgan Law; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days in office, 3 days'

Capital investment exposure

Job summary

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead procurement, commercial and contract management across a major capital programme. You will report to the Finance Director, oversee a small team, and work with senior stakeholders to ensure value for money and compliant contracting.

The role covers estates, development, regeneration, and facilities management. MCIPS is preferred; hybrid working with a mix of office and remote days is offered, along with exposure to

Qualifications

• Significant procurement and contract management experience in Estates/Property/Development/Regeneration/Construction or Facilities Management.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and governance requirements.
• Experience delivering high-value procurements and managing complex supplier relationships.
• Commercial acumen to drive value throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Understanding of NEC and other construction-related contract forms.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers and facilities management contracts.
• Knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, service charges and property-related contract arrangements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Previous people management or team leadership experience.
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the procurement function and procurement strategy.
• Manage the procurement pipeline and provide commercial advice across project lifecycles.
• Support business case development, market engagement and sourcing strategies.
• Advise on contract structures, including NEC and other industry-standard forms.
• Drive best practice contract and supplier management across the organisation.
• Oversee Facilities Management, compliance and estates-related contracts.
• Manage landlord and tenant relationships across a commercial property portfolio.
• Develop commercial capability across the organisation through coaching and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

NEC contracts

Landlord & tenant matters

Education

MCIPS

Job description

Morgan Law is delighted to be supporting Ebbsfleet Development Corporation in the appointment of a Senior Commercial Manager to lead procurement, commercial and contract management activities and drive value for money across the organisation as it embarks upon a £m major capital programme over the next four years.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement and commercial professional with expertise in Estates, Development, Regeneration, Property, Construction or Facilities Management categories to play a key role in delivering value, managing risk, and supporting the successful delivery of a substantial capital portfolio.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly into the Finance Director, you will lead the organisation’s procurement and commercial function, providing strategic advice and commercial expertise across a wide range of projects and contracts. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, project teams and service managers, supporting the delivery of major construction, estates and development projects whilst ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations and best practice contract management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the procurement function and procurement strategy.
• Managing the procurement pipeline and providing commercial advice throughout project lifecycles.
• Supporting business case development, market engagement and sourcing strategies.
• Advising on contract structures, including NEC and other industry-standard forms of contract.
• Driving best practice contract and supplier management across the organisation.
• Managing key Facilities Management, compliance and estates-related contracts.
• Overseeing landlord and tenant relationships across a commercial property portfolio.
• Developing commercial capability across the wider organisation through coaching and stakeholder engagement.
• Managing a small team and contributing to the organisation’s wider strategic objectives.

About You

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Significant procurement and contract management experience within Estates, Property, Development, Regeneration, Construction or Facilities Management environments.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and governance requirements.
• Experience delivering high-value procurements and managing complex supplier relationships.
• Commercial acumen with a proven ability to drive value throughout the procurement and contract lifecycle.
• Understanding of NEC and other construction-related contract forms.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers and facilities management contracts.
• Knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, service charges and property-related contract arrangements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Previous people management or team leadership experience.
• The ability to work autonomously while building strong relationships across an organisation.

MCIPS qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of c£70,
• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days in the office, 3 days from home)
• Opportunity to influence a significant capital investment programme
• High-profile role with broad commercial and strategic exposure
• Collaborative and purpose-driven working environment