At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial strategy and cost management for high-profile capital projects.
- Company: Join a leading global corporate occupier in commercial real estate.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a strategic impact while working with industry-leading professionals on complex projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in cost management or quantity surveying with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Operations Director (Client-Side Secondment) London | Client Office Based | Commercial Real Estate Programme An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile commercial real estate programme as the Commercial Lead, working directly within the Programme Management Office (PMO) of a leading global corporate occupier.
This is a client-facing role where you will play a key part in shaping commercial strategy, providing robust cost governance and supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital projects.
Working alongside senior programme leadership, you will help drive consistency, transparency and commercial excellence across multiple projects.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a strategic environment, influencing decision-making through data, commercial insight and best practice.
The Opportunity As part of the Commercial PMO, you will support the programme's commercial leadership by delivering cost management, financial reporting and portfolio-level commercial controls.
You will work closely with project teams, procurement, finance and client stakeholders to ensure projects are accurately budgeted, effectively governed and commercially successful.
Key Responsibilities Provide commercial oversight across a portfolio of capital projects, ensuring consistent cost management processes and reporting.
Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and financial performance reporting.
Produce benchmarking and cost intelligence to support investment decisions and future project planning.
Monitor project budgets, commitments, contingency allowances, risks and change control throughout the project lifecycle.
Support procurement activities by providing commercial analysis and cost advice.
Maintain and continuously improve commercial data, reporting systems and cost databases to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Analyse programme performance using reporting tools and dashboards, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
Produce high-quality reports and commercial insights for senior stakeholders and programme leadership.
Build collaborative relationships across project teams, consultants and client representatives.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance commercial performance, governance and sustainability objectives.
About You You will be an experienced Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background and the ability to operate confidently within complex capital programmes.
You will ideally have: A degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or a related discipline.
MRICS or working towards professional accreditation.
Proven experience in cost planning, estimating, forecasting and commercial management.
Strong understanding of procurement, contracts and project financial controls.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and present complex information.
Experience producing portfolio-level commercial reporting and performance analysis.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence senior decision-makers.
A proactive, analytical approach with a focus on delivering value and continuous improvement.
What's on Offer Opportunity to work within a globally recognised corporate real estate environment.
Exposure to a major capital investment programme with significant strategic impact.
Collaborative, client-facing role with excellent career development opportunities.
Work alongside industry-leading professionals on complex and high-value projects.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Operations Director - CMO/PMO (Client-Side Secondment) employer: People Group
At People Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects like the £700M HS2 scheme, ensuring that our team members are at the forefront of MEP design in rail and aviation. Located in the UK, we provide a supportive environment where your expertise can thrive, making a meaningful impact in the industry.
