Senior Commercial Manager

Gleeds; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A global consultancy in property and construction is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager in Greater London. This role involves providing crucial commercial input into cost management and influencing procurement strategies. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Quantity Surveying or related fields, and substantial experience in the construction or engineering sectors, especially in cost management. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, or relevant discipline.
• Experience in cost management within construction or engineering.
• Experience with NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial input into cost development.
• Influence cost build-ups and commercial assumptions.
• Guide procurement strategy and contractual alignment.
• Support delivery of commercial assurance and decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Cost management

Commercial analysis

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional qualifications (RICS, CIOB, etc.)

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager

Associate Director to Project Director level

London, with ad hoc travel to client site

Permanent

Full time with flexible core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award‑winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and sustainability is at the top of our agenda; we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life‑changing projects in solar, hydrogen, nuclear, renewables and defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

To support the growing needs of our clients, we are seeking to recruit highly motivated Senior Commercial Managers to play a pivotal role in the development, challenge and assurance of costs.

Day to day responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on commercial input into the progressive development of costs within the programme.
• Influence works requirements, cost build‑ups and commercial assumptions as they evolve.
• Guide the programme on procurement strategy, contractual alignment and value‑for‑money outcomes.
• Support delivery of commercial assurance, reviewing estimates, assumptions and value drivers.
• Provide structured commercial analysis that strengthens assurance outcomes and decision‑making.
• Bridge the gap between cost development and assurance, ensuring context and rationale are clearly understood.

Who we’re looking for

• Ideally be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• Must have experience within the construction environment or engineering discipline and relevant experience within cost management, experience in the nuclear / civil engineering / engineering (including service contracting) sector is essential.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as a methodical way of thinking with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Experience across level of development processes.
• Demonstratable experience with cost assurance on major, complex programmes.
• Experience operating forms of contract, including NEC3 and NEC4.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, APM, AcostE or other relevant Chartered Institute are desired, and will be supported if not already obtained.

What we can offer you

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well‑being comes first.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work‑life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.