Senior Commercial Manager

Reference: ALEBQS05_1781695582

Senior Commercial Manager - D&B / Cut & Carve Projects

📍 Central London
💼 Permanent | Excellent Salary + Package


Overview

A well-established and growing design & build and refurbishment specialist is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across a portfolio of cut & carve and complex refurbishment projects in Central London.

With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality schemes in challenging live environments, the business operates across a range of sectors including commercial office, mixed-use, and high-end refurbishment. Project values typically range from £5m to £40m+, often involving structural alterations, reconfiguration, and full CAT A / CAT B fit-outs.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to play a pivotal role within the business, working closely with Directors, Project Leads, and clients to drive commercial performance and project success.


The Role

As Senior Commercial Manager, you will take full ownership of the commercial strategy and delivery across multiple projects, ensuring strong financial governance, effective risk management, and successful project outcomes.

You will lead and mentor a team of Surveyors while working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders on complex D&B and cut & carve schemes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial management across multiple D&B and refurbishment projects
  • Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise project profitability
  • Oversee cost planning, budgeting, and financial reporting across all schemes
  • Manage and support a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff
  • Take responsibility for contract administration, primarily under JCT D&B contracts
  • Lead subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and appointment
  • Review and approve valuations, variations, and final accounts
  • Provide accurate forecasting and cost/value reporting to senior leadership
  • Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, including value engineering
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
  • Contribute to pre-construction and tender processes, including bid support

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience in a Senior Commercial Manager or Commercial Lead role within a main contractor or D&B environment
  • Strong background delivering cut & carve, refurbishment, or structural alteration projects
  • Experience managing projects within Central London
  • Demonstrable ability to lead and develop commercial teams
  • Strong understanding of JCT contracts, particularly Design & Build
  • Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple high-value projects in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
  • RICS accreditation (or equivalent) preferred

What's On Offer

  • Opportunity to join a growing, well-regarded contractor with a strong pipeline of Central London projects
  • Key leadership role with real influence over commercial strategy and delivery
  • Exposure to high-profile D&B and cut & carve schemes
  • Clear pathway for career progression into senior leadership
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Highly competitive salary and package

If you're an experienced commercial leader looking to take on a key role within a dynamic and growing contractor, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion:

[email protected]

07570 420408

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£80,000.00 - £100,000.00
Per annum
GBP80000 - GBP100000 per annum

Greater London

Full Time

Added 17/06/2026
Reference: ALEBQS05_1781695582

Senior Commercial Manager

Greater London
Full Time

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