Commercial Manager.
Residential Development.
Southwest London.
My client is a PE-backed residential developer, scaling aggressively across the capital. This role sits on a major London scheme, with real scope to step up as the pipeline grows. You’ll lead a high-performing commercial team, shape commercial strategy, and influence how complex projects are delivered from start to finish.
The Role
- Lead and develop a commercial team, ensuring clarity, consistency, and high performance.
- Oversee forecasting, cost control, and reporting to maintain commercial discipline across the programme.
- Manage procurement strategy and supply-chain engagement, driving value and efficiency.
- Ensure governance, compliance, and audit-ready processes are consistently applied.
- Engage on site to monitor progress, resolve issues, and deliver informed commercial guidance.
You
- 10+ years’ experience in commercial construction, leading teams and delivering complex projects.
- Strong commercial judgment, analytical skills, and confident in challenging assumptions.
- Calm, self-motivated, results-driven, and able to prioritise competing demands.
Why This Role
This is a senior commercial leadership role on a major London residential programme. You’ll lead a capable team, shape commercial strategy, and influence project outcomes. There’s real scope to grow as the pipeline develops, making this an opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Contact.
For a confidential discussion or to request further information, please contact: Dan Petrie, Principal Consultant, Cognisant dan.petrie@cognisantsearch.com 07487 795148
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