Commercial Manager
hace 1 día
Middlesbrough
Commercial Manager. Middlesbrough. Residential Development. An established, well-capitalised residential developer is seeking to appoint a Commercial Manager to join its regional leadership team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is a key appointment with oversight of the region’s commercial performance. This position sits at the centre of the business acting as the commercial lead ensuring developments are financially robust, risk-managed and aligned to profit and return on capital targets. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the commercial strategy across the regional portfolio, ensuring margin optimisation from land acquisition through to final account., • Review and challenge land appraisals, development assumptions and viability models., • Oversee commercial performance across multiple live developments, driving accountability and cost discipline., • Own regional cost reporting, forecasts and reconciliations, contributing at board level., • Identify commercial risks early and implement corrective strategy to protect performance., • Drive procurement strategy and supply chain management to ensure competitiveness and value engineering opportunities are maximised., • Ensure contractual compliance and effective resolution of commercial matters., • Lead, structure and develop a high-performing team of Surveyors, Buyers and Estimators., • Embed a culture of commercial ownership, influence and accountability across the region., • Contribute meaningfully to regional board discussions, supporting delivery of profit, sales, land and return on capital objectives. What We’re Looking For: • Proven Commercial Manager experience within a residential developer environment., • Demonstrable track record of driving margin improvement and protecting commercial performance across multiple sites., • Strong leadership credentials, with experience managing and developing sizeable commercial teams., • Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at senior and board level., • Commercially astute, confident in challenging assumptions and driving performance improvement., • Deep understanding of land viability, procurement strategy, cost control and risk management within residential development. Why Join? This is a high-visibility leadership role within a region positioned for growth. The business has a strong land bank, clear investment backing and ambitious expansion plans. For an experienced Commercial Manager seeking broader strategic influence and genuine regional impact, this represents a career-defining opportunity. For a confidential discussion, please contact