Commercial Manager (Post Contract)

Key info
Job title
Commercial Manager (Post contract duties)
Reports to
Craig Murray (Commercial Director)
Based at
14A Shouldham St, London W1H 5FJ
Scope
The commercial manager is responsible for assisting in the procurement and delivery of the group’s development pipeline and will be responsible for defining budgets and ensuring their projects are delivered within those values and parameters. The commercial manager will work closely with our investment team and internal development team to clearly define the parameters of a project at the start of the process.
Key responsibilities
Note:
This is a post contract role. All duties will be conducted on a post contract basis.
Post Contract
Liaise with the internal development managers and the finance team to ensure build costs are being controlled within budget. Ensure meetings and conducted with the relevant departments to manage and control this process.
Ensure monthly review meetings are being conducted with the supply chain to review both build costs and performance. The content of these meetings should be reported back to any key internal stake holders.
Undertake monthly interim valuations.
Provide monthly internal cost reports and lead/chair any subsequent build cost meetings.
Ensure that all key risks are accurately reported and take the necessary action to rectify any variance in reporting.
Ensure all key variations and issues are addressed and closed out with the project team.
Develop key supply chain relations with main contractors, specialist subcontractors, suppliers / manufacturers and consultants that could be of benefit to each of our developments.
Manage the collation of key information that can limit Dominus’s exposure in the event of a dispute.
Attend monthly Project Review Meetings, keeping the management team fully informed of commercial issues and progress.
Manage working relationships with all key internal stakeholders, Executive Director, Projects Director, Development Managers, and Principals.
Manage external key relationship holder with commercial opposite numbers at contractors, suppliers / manufacturers, and cost consultants.
Example of live projects:
· 1,000 bed student in the North West of England – pre contract
· 500 bed student in Bristol – planning
· 800 bed student in Central London – on site
· 900 bed hotel in South West London – pre-construction
· 700 bed student in East London – planning
· 700 bed student in Central London – on site
· 400 bed hotel and 700 bed student in West London – on site
· 230 bed hotel in Central London – planning
· 200 bed student in Scotland – planning
· 500 bed BTR scheme outside London – planning
Skills and experience
• You must have at least 5 years’ experience relevant to the role
• Ideally a member of a relevant and recognised industry body (e.g. RICS, CIOB)
• Excellent understanding of build costs and clear track record of design and build procurement of student, hotels, or mid-rise residential.
• Evidence of strong commercial focus and sound negation skills.
• Risk management and negotiation experience throughout the design, procurement, and construction phases will be key to balance quality, cost, and time parameters of each development.
• You must be capable of using your personality, in addition to your expertise, to influence situations.
• You must possess the ability to work with confidence and self-discipline, taking ownership of tasks and being able to demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• You must possess a sound understanding of construction technologies.
• Be able to provide advice on the buildability of a project.
• Understand market trends and key movements in terms of materials, components, and suppliers.
• Should have sufficient confidence to able to challenge the decision making, but also able to understand the bigger picture and the overall aim and objective of the organisation.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Ideally will have worked as a PQS and a developer/main contractor.
• Have a detailed understanding of the full construction process, from cradle to grave.
About you
Your rewards
TBC depending upon experience.
Your benefits
We are offering a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes a performance bonus, pension, training allowance, and you will also benefit from fantastic hotel discounts worldwide. This role offers the ability to grow and develop over time – we have a strong culture of progression at Dominus.
Your working environment
At Dominus, we work in an open-plan office that promotes collaboration, interaction and passion. We have a strong set of values, bring them to life in our daily routine. This helps us create the very best place to work, collaborate and innovate. A force for good, making a positive impact in a rapidly changing world.
Our office can be found on Shouldham Street in Marylebone, centrally located to enjoy some of London’s best hotspots, and all the amenities you could ask for just a short walk away.
Your career development
At Dominus, we’re committed to your growth, now and for the long term. Focus, our dedicated employee development programme, is based around our three core values: Empathy, Curiosity and Courage. Spanning everything from coaching and mentoring to ongoing learning and development (plus a night out or two) it’s here to support your career journey with us.
About us
Our company
From modest origins many years ago, Dominus has grown into one of the UK’s most ambitious family-owned business groups. We’re proud to be potent enablers and catalysts for positive change.
Our track record of honesty, integrity and delivery spans the real estate sector across the UK – in student accommodation, hospitality, residential development and beyond.
Find out more at dominusrealestate.co.uk | View our company brochure here | View our site requirements brochure here
Our culture
Working in collaboration nationwide, we make a daily difference at street level, with landmark developments, innovative partnerships and a progressive, long-term view of the future.
For a decade, we’ve been driven by our ethos of creating and investing in strong, vibrant, sustainable communities. Today, we’re more than an award-winning, forward-thinking business. We encompass charitable values, taking action in the community. And we’re a trusted partner, forging links across the public and private sectors.
Our vision
To invest in a better society where everyone’s welcome.
Our mission
We invest in design and create the future of the urban environment, harnessing the partnerships that underpin the UK.