Crest Nicholson plc
Commercial Manager
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About Us
For over 60 years, we have been delivering premium homes for a life less ordinary. Built with care, quality and attention to detail, our homes are set within carefully planned, sustainable communities in beautifully chosen locations, giving our customers a home they’ll love.
Our success is built on exceptional people, and we’re committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent in the industry. We’ll give you the support, opportunities and culture to thrive, grow your career and be part of something that matters in a place where you can truly belong.
The Opportunity
A new opportunity for a Commercial Manager role has arisen in Crest Nicholson's Eastern Division. As Commercial Manager you will be responsible for ensuring timely & accurate cost management, dealing with contractual issues & procurement & payment of sub-contractors for complex large volume development projects from pre-operational stage through to final account settlement.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the speedy, accurate and cost effective management for development sites from pre-production negotiation to completion.
- Identification and assessment of suitable sub-contractors.
- Negotiation and letting of sub-contractors within the set timescales including the recommendation of any possible cost effective savings on the development design detailed and materials specified.
- Preparation of sub-contract documents ensuring that they contain all work and/or materials which are likely to be required to enable the dwelling to be ultimately completed.
- Placing or vetting and approving of orders together with evaluation and verification of claims and variations.
- Regularly reviewing cost estimates and accurately maintaining site budgets.
- Recommending the most cost effective means of developing the land and advising any suitable alternatives.
- Special projects as instructed by the Commercial Director.
- Providing further information and assistance to the Surveying Executive as and when required.
- Maintaining a safe working environment within Company workplaces, and applying the Company Health & Safety Policy, for their own, their colleagues, third parties and public's benefit.
- Specification of materials and plant in accordance with Group Agreements.
- Accurate and comprehensive procurement of all subcontract packages.
- Ensuring the team compliance with Crest Nicholson Commercial procedures.
- Accurate reporting and documenting.
- Assisting and managing the Surveyors.
- Any other duties that may be required.
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Essential Qualifications/Attributes
- RICS / CIOB qualification.
- Commercially aware with the ability to manage staff.
- Prior experience as a Commercial Manager, ideally with the house building industry or with a developer with mixed use credentials.
- Good negotiator.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Organised – Able to direct and work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
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The Company
Our people are at the heart of our business, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and recognise that everyone has different needs outside of work too. That’s why, wherever possible, we’ll consider flexible working requests across every role, helping you find the right balance between work and life.
We're passionate about creating a culture built on collaboration, openness and continuous development, where your contributions are recognised, your career can grow, and you can make a real impact.
At Crest Nicholson, we care about you as an individual, not just the role you do, and we’re committed to supporting every part of your life — from your wellbeing and financial security to your lifestyle and career. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. This includes:
- Competitive Salary
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Car Allowance
- Private pension
- Private healthcare and cash plan options
- 25 days' annual leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Share save scheme
- Gym membership discounts
As part of the recruitment process, we'll ask you to provide some personal information so we can process your application. To find out more about how we collect, use and protect your data, please see our Recruitment Privacy Policy on the Crest Nicholson website.
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