Commercial Manager

A well known university based in London is seeking to recruit a Commercial Manager - Capital Projects (Construction) on a permanent basis.

Location: London (Hybrid Working) 3 days per week across two London sites
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

This is an exciting opportunity to join a major university as it delivers a significant capital investment programme across its campus estate. The Commercial Manager will play a key role in overseeing the commercial and cost management of major construction and refurbishment projects, ensuring successful delivery across a diverse portfolio of estates developments.

The Role

As Commercial Manager - Capital Projects, you will lead the commercial and financial management of a multi-million-pound capital delivery programme. Working closely with programme managers, Quantity Surveyors, consultants and contractors, you will oversee cost planning, procurement strategy, contract administration and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You will act as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders, providing guidance on commercial risk, value engineering, funding considerations and cost assurance across the capital programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across major capital construction and refurbishment projects
• Oversee project budgets, cost planning, procurement and contract administration
• Manage financial reporting, cashflow forecasting and commercial risk registers
• Work closely with project teams, consultants and contractors to ensure effective delivery
• Provide commercial advice and assurance to senior stakeholders
• Ensure projects deliver value for money and align with wider strategic objectives

About You

• Significant experience managing the commercial aspects of major construction or estates capital projects (typically £5m+)
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement and construction contracts (JCT and/or NEC)
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, financial reporting and cost control
• Experience working in a client-side environment, ideally within the public sector or higher education
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Professionally qualified (eg RICS, CIOB) or working towards chartership

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to join a forward-thinking organisation and contribute to the delivery of a major estates transformation programme.

If interested in the role, please apply today with your most up to date word CV.