Senior Commercial Manager

Description

The Senior Commercial Manager will own the commercial strategy and cost management for multiple residential projects, blending hands‑on quantity surveying expertise with leadership responsibilities. The role includes leading the commercial team, mentoring junior staff and acting as a key advisor to senior management on financial control, contractual compliance and commercial success.

• Drive commercial strategy for residential projects, ensuring profitability and risk mitigation.
• Develop and manage detailed cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee tender processes, negotiate contracts and manage supplier/subcontractor relationships.
• Ensure contract compliance, handling variations, claims and dispute resolution.
• Produce monthly cost reports, cash‑flow forecasts and final accounts for senior stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop quantity surveyors and commercial staff, promoting best practices.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and internal teams, providing strategic advice and updates.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years senior/commercial lead experience in residential construction.
• Proven leadership and team‑management abilities.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency with cost‑management software and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Excellent commercial acumen and construction knowledge.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to delegate, train and support junior staff.

Benefits

London Square promotes work‑life balance, diversity and inclusion, and offers an equal‑opportunity workplace. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive environment that reflects the communities the company serves. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; the company cannot sponsor visas.

• Competitive salary, car allowance and discretionary bonus.
• Private medical insurance and group pension scheme with life insurance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, holiday trading scheme and long‑service days.
• Dental cover, Bupa employee assistance and virtual GP service.
• Salary‑sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and cycle‑to‑work.
• Gym membership corporate discounts, health cash plan and Perkpal shopping discounts.
• Tech scheme and payroll giving options.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance