Job Title: Commercial Manager QS

Salary: Competitive

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Opportunity

Our clients Development & Disposals team are looking to recruit a new member to the current 20+ strong team. They are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is recently qualified or in the early stage of their career post- APC. This is an opportunity to work in a diverse team with market leading experience of the strategic management of large portfolios under the Group’s ownership. The extent of the holding generates strategy work, valuations, disposals of properties (ranging from £100k to £100m UK wide), progressing planning applications for the optimal use prior to sale or development (residential and commercial) and direct development. This includes supporting Lands Improvement on the delivery of any JV type projects they undertake with major housebuilders.

Our Client

Our client is one of the UK’s largest, privately owned property investment and development firms. In the last 25 years, they have completed some of the largest, complex UK property deals and built a £9 billion portfolio. Their portfolio now comprises over 15,000 properties spanning 85million sq ft, along with a development pipeline of more than 19,000 homes..

Job Overview:

They are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work with the Senior Commercial Manager (SCM). The list of responsibilities below is not exhaustive but includes:

• Support the SCM with all commercial activities across development & disposals projects
• Manage external consultants to undertake tender exercises for any potential strip out / demolition projects
• Tender for technical consultants & manage said consultants to support for all aspects of input required for disposal and development projects
• Provide input to viability exercises to support development & disposals managers assessments for every site
• Support the wider team in the disposal of a variety of commercial property assets from portfolios nationwide
• Support in the viability assessment of individual sites with construction & technical input
• Build and maintain a database of costs and tender prices to inform development and disposal assessment. Build relationships with consultants & contractors

On all of the above, Investment Committee report writing & presentation of work to senior management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A proactive and analytical mindset, with a keen interest in development and disposal projects
• Contractor / consultancy experience considered on equal merit
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Good understanding of JCT/NFDC contracts
• Ability to understand and interpret data/cashflows
• Current knowledge of the commercial and residential property markets, with a good understanding of the technical aspects of construction
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines
• Strong communication /presentation skills for effective collaboration with consultants and stakeholders
• MRICS qualified