Commercial Manager | Residential Development | Surrey
The Opportunity A leading, national volume housebuilder is seeking an ambitious Commercial Manager for its regional division covering Surrey. The successful candidate will drive profitability and oversee commercial operations across a diverse portfolio of major, high-quality residential communities.
The Role The Commercial Manager will be responsible for the following:
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Leading the commercial lifecycle across multiple high-volume residential sites.
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Driving robust cost-control, budget management, and rigorous financial reporting.
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Overseeing large-scale procurement, tender processes, and sub-contractor negotiations.
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Leading, mentoring, and growing a high-performing regional team of Quantity Surveyors.
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Identifying and mitigating commercial risks to maximize project margins and ensure efficient, on-time delivery.
The Candidate The ideal professional for this role:
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Possesses established experience as a Commercial Manager, Managing QS or Senior QS (ready to make the step up) within the volume residential development sector.
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Demonstrates a deep understanding of the UK housebuilding market, building regulations, and contract law.
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Exhibits exceptional negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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Is commercially astute, highly organized, and proven in delivering results within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- COINS experience
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Commercial Manager in Surrey employer: Randstad Construction & Property Careers
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Contact Details:
Randstad Construction & Property Careers Recruitment Team
