What the job involves

As Commercial Manager you take full ownership of the commercial position on a scheme or across a region. You lead a team of surveyors, control the budget from tender through to final account, and answer for the margin the project delivers. This is a senior appointment with housebuilders and developers who need a safe pair of hands on their numbers.

Own the commercial function on a scheme or region, reporting to the Commercial Director
Manage the budget, monthly cost-value reconciliations and cash flow
Lead and develop a team of quantity surveyors
Agree and settle subcontractor accounts and the final account
Advise the project team on commercial risk and opportunity
Sign off valuations, variations and payment applications

Who you are

A strong quantity surveying background, typically 8+ years in construction
Proven experience running a commercial team
A track record of protecting margin on schemes of a comparable size and type
A construction or quantity surveying degree, HND or equivalent
Housebuilding or residential development experience preferred

Typical salary

£65,000 – £85,000

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