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OD Group
OD Group is a leading office interiors company based in the City of London, with a dual focus on both traditional construction and design and build. We have firmly established our brand due to excellent service and a commitment to ongoing innovation, and despite the pandemic are on track for another successful year.
We are currently looking for a talented and driven Commercial Manager to join our Major+ division helping us to successfully deliver projects on time and on budget, maximising our GP and minimising our commercial risk.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership & Strategy
- Oversee the commercial management of multiple projects (Cat A, Cat B, refurbishment schemes).
- Support the Commercial Director in delivering financial targets and margin protection.
- Provide commercial input during tender, value engineering and negotiation stages.
- Contribute to business unit forecasting and financial planning.
Cost Management & Budget Control
- Manage project budgets from award through to final account.
- Prepare and review:
- Cost plans
- Cash flow forecasts
- CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations)
- Profitability reporting
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
- Ensure early warning notices and compensation events are managed effectively.
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Contract Administration
- Administer contracts under JCT, NEC or bespoke forms.
- Ensure contractual compliance across projects.
- Manage variations, change control and extension of time submissions.
- Lead negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
Subcontractor Management
- Oversee procurement strategy alongside Pre-Construction.
- Review and approve subcontract packages and appointments.
- Manage payment applications, valuations and final accounts.
- Resolve commercial disputes where required.
Risk & Compliance
- Identify and mitigate commercial and financial risk.
- Ensure compliance with company governance and financial controls.
- Support audits and reporting requirements.
- Monitor insurance and bond requirements where applicable.
Team Management
- Lead and mentor Apprentice and Assistant Commercial Managers.
- Provide guidance on contract administration and commercial best practice.
- Support development and performance management of the commercial team.


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Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with:
- Construction Directors
- Project Managers
- Design Managers
- Finance Team
- Provide clear commercial reporting to senior leadership.
- Attend client meetings as required.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within commercial construction or fit-out.
- Proven experience managing projects up to £10m–£30m+.
- Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Excellent financial acumen and analytical ability.
- Strong contractual knowledge.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- High attention to detail with strategic oversight capability.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Project profitability and margin protection.
- Accuracy of forecasting and reporting.
- Timely agreement of variations and final accounts.
- Subcontractor performance and commercial compliance.
- Reduction of commercial risk exposure.
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