Senior Commercial Manager (Legal)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to drive strategic growth in the higher education sector. This pivotal role involves leading legal and commercial efforts on significant projects, fostering relationships with university partners, and ensuring risk is effectively managed. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a proven ability to manage complex bids. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation in campus accommodation.

Benefits

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension

Enhanced family leave policy

Life assurance

Training

Two paid volunteering or personal development days

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in reviewing and negotiating commercial documentation.
• Experience engaging with client partners on large-scale, complex bids.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal and commercial workstream on projects.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve Preferred Bidder status.

Skills

Commercial Documentation Review

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Business, Law, or related field

Job description

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Senior Commercial Manager (Legal), London

Client:

UPP

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

UPP, the leading partner to UK universities for on-campus accommodation infrastructure, is seeking to recruit a Senior Commercial Manager to support UPP’s strategic growth plan, which aims to secure new business from existing and new Higher Education partners across the UK.

UPP is the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential accommodation infrastructure, operating over 35,000 rooms in partnership with 15 universities. UPP has a history of innovation in campus accommodation, investing over £3.5bn over three decades, working with architects to build sustainable student accommodation meeting Passivhaus, BREEAM, and WELL standards.

The Senior Commercial Manager will lead the legal and commercial workstream on projects, collaborating with the team to achieve Preferred Bidder status on tenders and Exclusivity with universities on direct awards. The role involves working towards Financial Close on transactions.

A key aspect is to allocate risk appropriately with University Partners, Funders, Contractors, Consultants, and Suppliers, considering the interests of shareholders, the UPP group, and stakeholders. Building positive relationships within the Higher Education sector is essential to promote UPP’s reputation.

The ideal candidate has experience reviewing and negotiating commercial documentation for major construction, infrastructure, or FM projects, engaging with clients on large bids, and managing relationships effectively.

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills are required, along with enthusiasm and motivation for UPP’s work. Experience with multidisciplinary teams in the bid lifecycle is crucial. Experience in PFI/PPP, design-build-finance-operate projects, or the student accommodation sector is advantageous but not essential if the candidate can quickly learn the sector and contractual aspects.

The role offers a competitive six-figure salary, a performance bonus, and benefits including 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension, family leave, life assurance, training, volunteering days, and a cycle to work scheme. The position is based in London with a hybrid working policy supporting 2-3 days remote work. Regular travel and overnight stays are expected.

View the candidate brochure at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/858433749/

UPP values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging all applications and offering support for disabilities and adjustments during recruitment and employment.