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Job Description: Commercial Manager Salary: Up to 90,000 + benefits Location: Hammersmith office but role covers south region Must be able to drive The Company Our client is a residential property developer operating across four connected areas of the business: Development - buying land, securing planning consent, and delivering schemes In-house contracting - a relatively young arm (4-5 years old) that is growing steadily Asset management Property management - including security/void management of around 20 empty buildings on behalf of insolvency administrators Schemes typically range from single units up to c. 100-unit developments, with land deals ongoing at any given time. The team is small and close-knit - hardworking but sociable, with regular team lunches and drinks. About the Role We are looking for someone commercial and hands-on - someone who understands how to package work out to subcontractors and is comfortable managing the contracting process directly, not just advising on it from the sidelines. You will work alongside an in-house QS and draw on third-party building surveyors and cost consultants as needed. Over time, there is a clear opportunity to help build out a professional services offering within the business - such as cost consultancy or contract administration - potentially run semi-independently within the company. This role will involve travel across the client's site network, which currently spans Epsom, Bristol, Worthing, Hammersmith, Wandsworth, Chiswick, Bromley, Haslemere, and Prime London. Key Responsibilities Pre-construction Cost new developments and contractor opportunities Prepare budgets and development appraisals Produce tender submissions Obtain and analyse subcontractor quotations Value landowner proposals from a build-cost perspective Contractual Prepare contract documentation using standard forms such as JCT Design and Build Contract and JCT Minor Works Contract where appropriate Manage appointments of subcontractors Liaise with solicitors on amendments and special conditions Ensure contracts are properly executed and administered Commercial Management Produce monthly cost reports Monitor project profitability Person Specification Essential: Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within residential development and/or contracting Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts (Design and Build, Minor Works) Hands-on experience managing subcontractor packages and the tendering process Confident preparing budgets, cost reports, and development appraisals Commercially minded with strong attention to detail Comfortable working across multiple live sites and travelling as required Comfortable working in a small, close-knit team environment Desirable: MRICS or working towards chartership Experience or interest in helping build a professional services function (cost consultancy / contract administration)

About the Client Our Client is a leading specialist contractor operating across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and international markets, delivering scaffolding, access, hoist, mast climber, and related specialist access solutions. They are committed to driving operational excellence through robust commercial processes, innovative systems, and continuous improvement across the group. Roles & Responsibilities Maintain a range of commercial trackers, including contracts, final accounts, WIP, tenders, acquisitions, and executive reporting. Support the Commercial Director and Commercial Manager with the preparation of weekly and monthly commercial reports. Coordinate information from Quantity Surveyors, Operations, Finance, and regional teams, ensuring reporting is accurate and complete. Help improve data quality across Eque2, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, CRM, and other commercial systems. Support the rollout and adoption of commercial systems, dashboards, CRM processes, and reporting tools. Assist with user setup, training materials, templates, process documentation, and system housekeeping. Track actions, risks, issues, and decisions relating to system implementations and change projects. Support acquisition activities by maintaining integration trackers, customer and supplier information, reporting templates, and documentation. Assist with commercial due diligence by collating contracts, project information, commercial data, and risk logs. Maintain Teams and SharePoint filing structures to ensure accurate document control and audit readiness. Monitor contract review status, approval processes, and commercial governance documentation. Support Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers with reporting, dashboards, document preparation, meeting packs, minutes, and action tracking. Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes and reduce manual workloads within the Commercial team. Assist with training, communication, and adoption of new commercial systems and processes across multiple business regions. Qualifications Previous administration, coordination, or commercial support experience within construction, scaffolding, access, specialist contracting, infrastructure, property, or another project-based environment. Excellent Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Strong attention to detail with experience maintaining trackers, reports, and commercial data. Experience supporting systems implementation, process improvement, CRM, ERP, or reporting projects is advantageous. Experience with Eque2 Construct, Power BI, or CRM platforms is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided. Strong written communication and document formatting skills. Confident working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams including Commercial, Finance, Operations, and IT. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Full-time permanent office-based role in Uxbridge. Opportunity to support commercial operations across UK and international business units. Ongoing training and development in commercial systems and reporting. Exposure to system implementation, acquisitions, and business improvement initiatives. Collaborative working environment with excellent career development opportunities. Opportunity to play a key role in improving commercial processes across a growing organisation. If you're interested in learning more or would like to apply, please contact Sean Owen at (url removed) .