Commercial Manager

Who are we? Founded in 1992 and with over 350 employees Galliard Homes is London's largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands. Galliard has a £4 billion portfolio of over 6,905 homes and 296,065 square feet of commercial developments under construction. With an impressive portfolio of award-winning developments, we are proud to be considered as London's leading property developer. The Position We are currently recruiting a Commercial Manager, primarily concerned with post contract surveying activities, to join Galliard Homes at our Head Office in Loughton, Essex. As an experienced Commercial Manager, you will be part of an established commercial department working together to deliver high-end developments across London and the surrounding areas. You will be responsible for the following duties: Responsible for managing post contract surveying activity and performance Ensure Subcontract tender enquiry documentation is prepared in time and follows agreed commercial principles. Liaise with Procurement team to agree Procurement strategy. Review and approve proposed subcontract orders in accordance with agreed procedures prior to seeking final Authorisation. Recommend surveying resource requirements for each development Assist Commercial Director in all necessary recruitment. Oversee/undertake all Post Contract surveying staff Frequent Feedback Agree with the Commercial Director - Staff training requirements Manage Graduate and/or apprentice training and project placement Ensure monthly development cost reports are prepared, checked, and delivered in accordance with agreed procedures. Prepare a monthly Commercial Summary report that provides development metrics and development risks across all active Developments Undertake all necessary commercial audit procedures on Sub-Contract Accounts. Ensure all subcontract interim and final applications for payment are dealt with promptly and in accordance with agree procedures covering valuation and payment. Assist the Commercial Director in maintaining and developing Commercial systems, processes, and procedures Assist the Cost Data and Modelling team with collection and interpretation of empirical cost data. The Person The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: RICS or CIOB qualified Minimum 10 years' experience working for a residential developer or main contractor Extensive experience in Residential New build across low rise, medium, and high-rise properties Proven track record of delivery in a fast-paced construction environment. Experience in leading teams to deliver. Flexible to meet the demands of the role. Mental and intellectual toughness to confront and solve problems, often through others as well as by themselves. Politically astute to know when to flag issues and escalate situations. The Benefits As a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one. In return for commitment, loyalty, and hard work, we offer benefits ranging from: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Car allowance Life assurance Private healthcare Matching contribution pension scheme Discretionary salary and bonus review Employee assistance programme Discounted gym memberships Discount portal Cycle to work scheme Volunteering Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditations