Commercial Manager

Shirley, West Midlands
Thomas Gray Ltd

We are working with a leading contractor/developer operating across the Midlands area to onboard a Commercial Manager to support the Director. Ideally you will offer 5+ years management experience and will also be able to demonstrate strong contractual knowledge, taking responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of a sizeable team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regional Financial Oversight: Directing monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasting, and “Cost to Complete” reporting to protect regional P&L and gross margins.
• Multi-Tenure Commercial Strategy: Managing the unique financial complexities of mixed-tenure schemes, including open-market sales and affordable housing contracts.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Providing day-to-day management and professional development for a sizeable team of Quantity Surveyors and Buyers.
• Partnership Management: Acting as the commercial lead for local authorities and housing associations, ensuring transparency in open-book accounting.
• Contractual Excellence: Taking full accountability for the administration and negotiation of JCT and NEC contracts across the Midlands portfolio.
• Strategic Procurement: Overseeing the regional supply chain to secure long-term value, quality, and sub-contractor engagement.
• Value Engineering: Driving cost-efficiency by collaborating with Technical and Land teams during pre-commencement and throughout the build lifecycle.
• Risk Mitigation: Identifying and managing commercial risks, including material inflation and sub-contractor insolvency, to safeguard project delivery.

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