Commercial Manager - Southwest

Description

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role with significant involvement in day-to-day operations. You will oversee budgets, procurement, lender reporting, and the drawdown of development finance, working closely with the Construction team to track progress and maintain commercial control. Regular travel across the Southern UK region is expected to review sites and support timely, cost-effective delivery.

• Foster strong collaboration between Construction, Finance, and Commercial functions.
• Lead procurement of contractors, consultants, and suppliers in line with governance standards.
• Champion a culture of transparency, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Provide commercial insight into value-engineering and efficiency initiatives.
• Manage development finance drawdowns in line with cashflow forecasts.
• Identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Ensure systems, processes, and reporting frameworks meet internal and external expectations.
• Drive margin improvement and cost-efficiency across all developments.
• Oversee valuations, reconciliations, and commercial reporting for senior leadership.
• Advise the CEO and Board on commercial strategy, risk, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate with Construction to certify build milestones and satisfy lender requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the commercial team to drive high performance and accountability.
• Negotiate and approve contracts, securing best value while mitigating risk.
• Own and manage cost control across all live projects, ensuring expenditure accuracy.
• Support resolution of on-site commercial issues, including variations and claims.
• Work closely with Construction to maintain accurate cost plans and procurement schedules.
• Prepare and submit accurate lender reports covering progress and phase completions.
• Ensure rigorous contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for lenders and external funders.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and lenders.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to travel regularly across the region.
• A commercial leader with strong experience in development, construction, or a related sector.
• Proven ability to manage cost control, procurement, and contract governance across multiple projects.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance