Potensis
Commercial Manager - Housebuilding - Interim role
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Commercial Manager (Interim) – Residential Development
Potensis is pleased to partner with a trusted and respected Residential Developer, renowned for delivering high-end, complex, and design-led projects over the past 20 years.
We are seeking a Commercial Manager to collaborate with development, sales, finance, and construction teams, ensuring commercial goals, cost targets, and delivery schedules align with the business’s overall vision.
Role Details
Controversy: Full-time (interim basis)
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Strategy & Planning
- Define and execute a cohesive commercial strategy to align project objectives with financial targets and long-term goals.
- Lead value engineering processes to optimise costs without compromising quality standards.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Oversee project budgets, cost forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with expected cash flows and profit margins.
- Continuously monitor budget performance, identifying improvements and mitigating financial risks.
Cost Control & Procurement
- Direct procurement activities, negotiating contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants to secure best-value deals.
- Implement rigorous cost control measures to achieve commercial targets.
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Contract Management
- Lead contract negotiation, execution, and management, ensuring adherence to agreed terms.
- Resolve contractual disputes and maintain positive relationships with key partners.
Risk Management
- Identify and assess potential commercial risks, developing strategies to minimise financial exposure.
- Ensure compliance with UK legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with internal teams, investors, and external partners to communicate commercial performance and project updates.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to drive alignment on key objectives.
Leadership & Team Development
- Manage and mentor the commercial team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Develop team capabilities in line with industry best practices and organisational growth strategies.
Essential Requirements
- Proven ability to maximise profitability through risk-conscious commercial strategies, covering:
- Strategic procurement (main and subcontract tenders)
- Margin improvement techniques
- Team development and stakeholder engagement
- Strong financial acumen, with demonstrated success in:
- Cost management, forecasting, and budgeting on complex, large-scale (preferably high-end residential/mixed-use) projects.
- Expertise in procurement, contract negotiation, and management, with deep knowledge of UK legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence and align diverse interests.
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Current Commercial Manager with residential development experience, delivering consistently high-quality projects.
- Potential Director candidates welcome—consideration may be given for a transition to a leadership role.
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