Commercial Manager - Developer

Job Description: Commercial Manager Salary: Up to 90,000 + benefitsLocation: Hammersmith office but role covers south regionMust 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 schemesIn-house contracting - a relatively young arm (4-5 years old) that is growing steadilyAsset managementProperty management - including security/void management of around 20 empty buildings on behalf of insolvency administratorsSchemes 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-constructionCost new developments and contractor opportunitiesPrepare budgets and development appraisalsProduce tender submissionsObtain and analyse subcontractor quotationsValue landowner proposals from a build-cost perspectiveContractualPrepare contract documentation using standard forms such as JCT Design and Build Contract and JCT Minor Works Contract where appropriateManage appointments of subcontractorsLiaise with solicitors on amendments and special conditionsEnsure contracts are properly executed and administeredCommercial ManagementProduce monthly cost reportsMonitor project profitability Person Specification Essential:Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within residential development and/or contractingStrong working knowledge of JCT contracts (Design and Build, Minor Works)Hands-on experience managing subcontractor packages and the tendering processConfident preparing budgets, cost reports, and development appraisalsCommercially minded with strong attention to detailComfortable working across multiple live sites and travelling as requiredComfortable working in a small, close-knit team environmentDesirable:MRICS or working towards chartershipExperience or interest in helping build a professional services function (cost consultancy / contract administration)