Senior Commercial Manager - Office D&B

Job description

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.

The role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

About you

• 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

What’s on offer

• 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English