Senior Commercial Professional

Our client is a growing developer and construction business entering an exciting period of expansion, having secured a landmark £70m+ luxury hospitality, residential and leisure development in the East Midlands.

This flagship project, delivered in partnership with a globally recognised luxury hotel brand, will transform a prime countryside destination into a world-class resort featuring high-end accommodation, luxury lodges, premium leisure facilities, extensive infrastructure works, and landscaped public spaces.

As the project progresses into delivery, the business is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial function and play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of this prestigious scheme.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you will have genuine influence over commercial strategy, project performance, and future business growth.

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will lead all commercial activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring robust cost control, effective procurement, risk management, and contractual compliance throughout.

Operating across multiple work packages and disciplines, you will work closely with project delivery teams, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders to maximise profitability while maintaining programme and quality objectives.

This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team delivering one of the region's most exciting construction projects.

• Lead the commercial management of a major luxury hospitality and residential development.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.
• Produce accurate monthly cost reports and financial performance updates.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies across all project packages.
• Lead tendering activities, subcontractor negotiations, and package awards.
• Manage subcontractor valuations, variations, payments, and final accounts.
• Administer contractual obligations and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor project performance against budget and programme objectives.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to maximise project profitability.
• Manage client, consultant, and stakeholder commercial relationships.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution where required.
• Contribute to strategic commercial decision-making and business planning.
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members where appropriate.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor, or Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a commercially strategic role on a flagship development.

You will have a proven track record of delivering complex construction projects and be comfortable operating within a fast-paced environment where commercial excellence is critical to project success.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor, or Senior Quantity Surveyor position.
• Strong background working for a main contractor or developer.
• Experience delivering complex multi-package construction schemes.
• Excellent cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting capabilities.
• Strong contractual knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Experience procuring and managing subcontractor packages.
• Ability to identify and manage commercial risk.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project, design, and operational team

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering projects valued at £30m+.
• Hospitality, leisure, high-end residential, or mixed-use project experience.
• Previous involvement in luxury or design-led developments.
• Experience managing commercial teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Ambition to progress into a senior commercial leadership position.

• Base Salary Negotiable Depending on Experience
• Car Allowance
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Bonus Scheme
• Genuine Long-Term Career Progression

Opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a landmark £70m+ development project

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