Commercial Manager - High End Residential

Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Manager High End Residential

Commercial Manager required for a prime residential refurbishment project in London. This Commercial Manager role is ideal for someone confident in leading all commercial activities on site. The successful Commercial Manager will oversee the full financial lifecycle of the scheme. This Commercial Manager position offers involvement in a high-specification project with a strong delivery team. As a Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring commercial performance across a £4.5 million refurbishment.

Salary and Package

£75,000 - £85,000 + package to be discussed

Location

St John s Wood, London

Full-time, Permanent Position

About the Company

A respected specialist contractor delivering high-end residential refurbishments across London, known for working on bespoke properties with a strong focus on detail, quality, and client expectations.

Why Join Them

The company offers a consistent flow of carefully selected projects and a supportive working environment. You will be trusted to lead the commercial function on site, working alongside an experienced delivery team. The role provides clear responsibility, exposure to premium residential work, and the opportunity to influence project outcomes from a commercial perspective.

About the Role

This is a site-based leadership role responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on a £4.5 million residential refurbishment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking full ownership of project commercial performance
• Working closely with the Commercial Director and project team
• Overseeing procurement strategy and subcontractor engagement
• Reviewing and managing tender packages and subcontractor appointments
• Managing valuations, variations, and cost reporting processes
• Leading monthly financial reviews and forecasting to completion
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payment processes
• Monitoring labour, plant, and material costs against budgets
• Managing change control, delay notices, and loss and expense submissions
• Ensuring contractual obligations are clearly understood and adhered to
• Providing accurate financial reporting and performance analysis
• Leading final account agreement with relevant stakeholders
• Identifying risks and implementing cost control measures

Summary

This Commercial Manager role offers the opportunity to lead the commercial delivery of a high-quality residential project in a prime London location. It is well suited to someone who values ownership, structured delivery, and working within an experienced and focused team.

Contact Jack at Up Front Recruitment for more information.