Commercial Manager

Peace Recruitment

Glasgow, Hybrid

Peace Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with a highly respected and growing construction and development business to appoint a Commercial Manager.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to join a successful business with a strong reputation, a secured pipeline of work, and
ambitious growth plans across Scotland’s residential development sector.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in managing the commercial performance of multiple live developments while helping shape the future of the commercial function.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of residential developments while influencing commercial strategy, project delivery and business performance.
You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, providing commercial guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
The successful candidate will be joining a business that values collaboration, long-term relationships and professional development, offering genuine opportunities for
progression and career growth.

A unique aspect of this opportunity is the ability to help build and shape the commercial team. The business is committed to growth and is open to supporting the
successful candidate in bringing trusted individuals from their network into the team as the business continues to expand.

The role also offers genuine flexibility, operating on a hybrid working model of three days in the office and two days working from home, providing an excellent
balance between collaboration and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of multiple residential developments.
• Prepare and oversee CVRs, cost reporting, cash flow forecasting and budget
  management.
• Lead procurement activities, subcontractor negotiations and appointment
  processes.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities to maximise
  profitability.
• Manage valuations, variations, final accounts and contractual matters.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively with Construction, Technical, Land and Finance teams to
  ensure successful project delivery.
• Support business planning, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Ensure robust commercial controls and governance are maintained across all
  projects.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors
  within the team.

About You

We are keen to speak with commercially driven professionals who have a proven
track record within the housebuilding or residential development sector.
You will ideally possess:

• Experience operating as a Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity
  Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, procurement, contract administration
  and financial reporting.
• Experience managing multiple developments and delivering strong
  commercial outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience within housebuilding or residential development is highly
  desirable.

What’s On Offer?

• Highly competitive salary.
• Car allowance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home).
• Secure and long-term development pipeline.
• Opportunity to build and develop your own commercial team.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• A key position within a successful and growing business.     

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation where you can make
a genuine impact on both project and business performance while helping shape the
future direction of the commercial team.