Strategic Commercial Leader for Multidisciplinary Design

Stride Treglown

Bath

Hybrid

GBP 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

6% employer pension contribution

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Stride Treglown is an employee‑owned architectural and multidisciplinary design practice with a clear commitment to people, planet, and purpose. We are seeking a Commercial Manager (Associate Director level) within our Technical Operations Group to strengthen governance, risk visibility, and client relationships across live projects.

The role is based in one of our UK studios (Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, London, Manchester) with travel across locations.

Qualifications

Substantial commercial management experience within construction, engineering consultancy, development, or contractor‑side delivery.
Strong working knowledge of standard appointment documents, JCT/NEC contracts, novation, indemnities, liability caps, and professional indemnity insurance.
Experience supporting complex, multidisciplinary projects from inception through to completion.
Sound commercial judgement balancing contract clarity and risk management with practical delivery.
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and written communication skills.
Willingness and ability to travel across UK studios as part of a pan‑practice remit.

Responsibilities

Reviewing bids, fee proposals, scopes, exclusions, and consultant appointments to ensure robust commercial terms.
Advising on standard contracts (JCT/NEC), novation, procurement routes, liability positions, and professional indemnity considerations.
Identifying early commercial risks and supporting structured change control and fee recovery.
Leading on commercial governance and reporting for leadership and committees.