Commercial Manager

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Commercial Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: Near Ipswich (Flexible working options and site visits in Norfolk and Suffolk)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c 90k basic (DOE) + benefits package including car allowance, private healthcare, and pension.

Company & Project: A prestigious, privately owned residential developer is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their business.

With an established reputation for quality in the East Anglian market, the business is currently delivering projects across two sites in Suffolk and Norfolk.

This developer is defined by a focus on sustainability and a high attention to detail, moving away from volume-driven housebuilding toward bespoke, environmentally conscious projects.

This is a unique, high-level opportunity to work directly alongside the Managing Director. You will gain exposure to broader business operations, including land acquisition and strategic planning, with the possibility of a long-term succession plan for leading the business.

Duties & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will lead the commercial function while ensuring every project meets the company's standards.

Core responsibilities include:

• Commercial Oversight: Managing the full commercial lifecycle for 100 units, ensuring that high-specification finishes are delivered within budget.
• Procurement: Sourcing specialised subcontractors using Design and Build contracts.
• Reporting: Providing detailed monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, and risk management reports.
• Quality & Detail: Liaising with the design and construction teams to ensure technical specifications and high-end details are commercially viable.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partnering with the MD to identify land opportunities and assess development viability with a focus on sustainable growth.

Desirable Experience:

• Senior Level Expertise: Minimum 10+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor. Previous experience within high-spec residential development would be advantageous but not essential.
• Passion for Quality: A track record of working on projects where attention to detail and sustainability were primary drivers.
• Leadership Ambition: A desire to learn the wider aspects of running a developer with a view toward future executive leadership.
• Regional Knowledge: A strong network of subcontractors and suppliers across Suffolk and Norfolk.

Qualifications & Skills
BSc in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a comparable construction-related qualification.

Application Process
If you would like more information on this Commercial Manager position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed. You will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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