Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, UKCommercial Manager - Landmark Scheme Location: Manchester Salary: From £80k p/a plus package (neg. relative to experience) Type: Full Time - Permanent Start Date: ASAPA unique opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Commercial Manager to support the delivery of an ambitious new resort in the Northwest. This major development will blend architecture, technology, and landscape design to create a destination focused on wellbeing, hospitality and leisure. This role will suit a commercially astute professional who brings a strong command of construction management principles, cost leadership, and strategic commercial governance.
Responsibilities - Develop and manage the commercial strategy across a programme of building, MEP,, and landscape packages. - Lead procurement activities, cost planning, and contract negotiations for high-value packages with intricate technical and architectural interfaces. - Oversee all contract administration including NEC-based processes, change management, valuations, compensation events, and forecasting. - Provide clear commercial advice to project leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and cost impacts directly linked to construction sequencing and delivery methods. - Carry out financial reviews, performance monitoring, and cost-to-complete analysis across the full project lifecycle. - Ensure commercial compliance, governance, and robust reporting for senior stakeholders. - Collaborate closely with construction managers, designers, engineers, and specialist contractors to maintain alignment between delivery strategy and commercial objectives.
What we require from you - Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. - Strong grounding in construction management, with the ability to understand buildability, logistical challenges, multidisciplinary interfaces, and how these shape project cost and risk. - Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS on large, complex construction projects-preferably involving leisure, mixed-use, or high-spec public environments. - Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts and major project commercial controls. - Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence confidently at senior level.
If you feel you fulfil the criteria and perhaps intrigued about making a lasting impact on a flagship project don't hesitate, we'd love to hear from you.
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