Commercial Manager

Job title: Commercial Manager – Development & Construction
Client: London based Housing Association
Location: Hybrid – London (Farringdon base)
Rate: £35 per hour PAYE / £45 Umbrella or Deemed LTD (inside IR35) 

I’m working with a leading housing organisation that’s reshaping communities across London and the South East. They’re a major player—large enough to influence real change, but local enough to put people first. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute professional to join an ambitious Development & Sales directorate, helping to shape the successful delivery of a diverse and complex project pipeline.

The Role:

Reporting into the Head of Commercial, you’ll act as a key commercial partner across the full development lifecycle—providing contract, procurement, and cost advice to ensure delivery, value and risk mitigation across the capital programme.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading on construction procurement, framework structuring and contract negotiation.
Supporting the review and interrogation of cost plans, contractor pricing and valuations.
Ensuring robust risk management processes are in place across projects.
Partnering with project and construction leads to navigate commercial challenges during delivery.
Supporting dispute resolution and claims when they arise.
Monitoring spend profiles and cost performance across the wider programme.What We’re Looking For:

A commercially minded professional with experience in contract negotiation and cost control on major capital or development projects.
Strong understanding of procurement routes and construction forms of contract.
Skilled in presenting complex financial and programme data clearly and confidently.
Collaborative approach with a real focus on stakeholder engagement and adding value.Qualifications:

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience is essential.
Professional qualifications such as MRICS or MCIOB (or working towards) are highly desirable.
If interested or have any questions please feel free to get in touch with James at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)