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 region’s 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 We’re 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 Dan.petrie@cognisantsearch.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Middlesbrough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-03-2026

Profession type

Technical

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