Commercial Manager – Salary – up to £100,000 - London Area, United Kingdom (On-site)

A leading Mixed-use residential developer is seeking a commercial manager to lead a new flagship project.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will effectively manage a team of surveyors, taking overall responsibility of a number of developments, including regeneration schemes and projects that have multiple phases. Effectively manage costs, and ensure targets are met by managing and controlling the budget and valuations, including monthly updating of the estimated final costs, and have the ability to show absolute cost and value reconciliation. Overall responsibility for all sub-contractor procedures and processes, and materials and goods if necessary, whilst always ensuring compliance with Group Policies and Procedures.

• Budget preparation; work with estimator / PQS in preparing comprehensive budget for Project.
• Leading the team of commercial staff to provide timely and accurate delivery and reporting across the project.
• Provide advice, assistance and support to Project Director and Construction colleagues on the correct management, administration and application of the Contracts (Main, Trade, Sub and Housing Association and any other Contract which involves the Construction process).
• Plan, maintain and control the financial administration of all construction work on the Development to obtain and maintain maximum cost effectiveness including.

Job Requirements:

• Commercial leadership
• Effective management and coaching of subordinates
• Ownership of project budgets and costs
• Delivery of budgeted profit margins
• Effective main / trade contractor procurement and management
• In depth understanding of the contract
• Detailed understanding of the Construction Act
• Detailed knowledge and adherence to Company Quality Control procedures (TQM)