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 Dan.petrie@cognisantsearch.com