Senior Commercial Manager - Office D&B - Joshua Robert

Overview

Salary up to £100,000 + benefits An award-winning office design and build consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager to play a key role in the continued growth of its London business.

Senior Commercial Manager
Office Design & Build | London
Salary up to £100,000 + benefits
An award-winning office design and build consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager to play a key role in the continued growth of its London business.

This is a senior pre-construction leadership role, reporting directly into the Managing Director, with responsibility for shaping commercial strategy across complex Cat A and Cat B office fit out projects, mentoring Commercial Managers, and protecting profitability from pitch through to handover. With a clear ambition to double the business over the next five years, this role offers genuine influence, autonomy, and progression.

You will lead the commercial function during the pre-construction phase on higher value and strategically important projects, typically £2m+. You will be heavily involved in pitch strategy, cost planning, supply chain engagement, and client presentations, while also supporting wider business unit performance and GP.

• Lead and contribute strategically to client pitches and bids
• Interpret client briefs and develop robust works cost plans
• Coordinate design, sales, and supply chain teams to align cost and design intent
• Manage tendering, contractor analysis, and rate negotiation
• Produce detailed cost breakdowns and pre-contract documentation
• Present commercial proposals and cost plans to clients
• Manage RFIs, procurement schedules, and long-lead items post appointment
• Oversee contract preparation alongside internal legal support
• Ensure full and accurate handover to Project Managers
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, CDM, and regulatory compliance
• Support and mentor Commercial Managers within the business unit
• Take responsibility for business unit gross profit performance
• Assist with forecasting, cash flow planning, and commercial strategy

• Minimum 5 years experience in D&B office fit outs
• Strong background delivering Cat A and Cat B commercial projects
• Experience on projects valued £2m+
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
• Confident presenting to clients and leading pitch processes
• Strong understanding of MEP at a commercial level
• Comfortable managing complexity across refurbishments, structural works, and staged projects
• A natural leader who enjoys developing others

• Salary up to £100,000 depending on experience
• Senior leadership exposure and influence at MD level
• High profile London office projects
• Clear progression within a fast growing consultancy
• Collaborative, design led and people focused culture

If you are a Senior Commercial Manager or an experienced Commercial Manager ready to step up, this is a standout opportunity to move into a genuinely strategic role.