Strategic Commercial Lead – Residential Development

CALA Homes; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

ULEV car scheme

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Job summary

Cala Homes is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the regional buying and surveying team and drive robust commercial control across residential development projects. You will develop budgets, forecasts and procurement strategies while ensuring governance and achievement of business objectives.

As a key member of the team, you will collaborate with Sales, Land, Construction and external consultants, manage post‑contract commercial work and provide accurate cost reporting to support strategic

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong commercial management experience within residential development or construction.
• Good technical knowledge with Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract and subcontract arrangements.
• Proven experience leading, managing, and motivating commercial teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to present cost reports and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership for the buying and surveying team.
• Develop and manage accurate budgets, forecasts and cost control measures.
• Prepare Board papers, reports, and commercial updates.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, including ordering, valuation and disputes resolution.
• Monitor site performance against budgets and financial targets.
• Liaise with Sales, Land, Construction, Technical, Architects and Consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

Negotiation

Contract knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Cala Homes is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the regional buying and surveying team and drive robust commercial control across residential development projects. You will develop budgets, forecasts and procurement strategies while ensuring governance and achievement of business objectives.

As a key member of the team, you will collaborate with Sales, Land, Construction and external consultants, manage post‑contract commercial work and provide accurate cost reporting to support strategic