Commercial Manager

Job Description Commercial Manager.Middlesbrough.Residential Development.An established, well-capitalised residential developer is seeking to appoint a Commercial Manager to join its regional leadership team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is a key appointment with oversight of the regions commercial performance. This position sits at the centre of the business acting as the commercial lead ensuring developments are financially robust, risk-managed and aligned to profit and return on capital targets.Key Responsibilities:Lead the commercial strategy across the regional portfolio, ensuring margin optimisation from land acquisition through to final account.Review and challenge land appraisals, development assumptions and viability models.Oversee commercial performance across multiple live developments, driving accountability and cost discipline.Own regional cost reporting, forecasts and reconciliations, contributing at board level.Identify commercial risks early and implement corrective strategy to protect performance.Drive procurement strategy and supply chain management to ensure competitiveness and value engineering opportunities are maximised.Ensure contractual compliance and effective resolution of commercial matters.Lead, structure and develop a high-performing team of Surveyors, Buyers and Estimators.Embed a culture of commercial ownership, influence and accountability across the region.Contribute meaningfully to regional board discussions, supporting delivery of profit, sales, land and return on capital objectives.What Were Looking For:Proven Commercial Manager experience within a residential developer environment.Demonstrable track record of driving margin improvement and protecting commercial performance across multiple sites.Strong leadership credentials, with experience managing and developing sizeable commercial teams.Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at senior and board level.Commercially astute, confident in challenging assumptions and driving performance improvement.Deep understanding of land viability, procurement strategy, cost control and risk management within residential development.Why Join?This is a high-visibility leadership role within a region positioned for growth. The business has a strong land bank, clear investment backing and ambitious expansion plans.For an experienced Commercial Manager seeking broader strategic influence and genuine regional impact, this represents a career-defining opportunity.For a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected]

Created: 2026-03-12