Commercial Manager

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A national housing organization is looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee commercial and contractual activities across various development projects. This hybrid role, based in Manchester, offers a competitive salary ranging from £61,698 to £77,123, alongside a £5,000 car allowance and excellent benefits. The position requires strong leadership in commercial management, risk management, and procurement, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. An ideal candidate will have a proven background in managing commercial activities related to residential or mixed-use developments.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

Excellent benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management within residential or mixed-use development.
• Experience with procurement systems and cost management tools.
• Strong leadership and contract administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial and contractual activities across a portfolio of projects.
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act and internal governance frameworks.
• Deliver high-quality developments on time and within budget.

Skills

Commercial management

Procurement systems (preferably Atamis)

Cost management tools (PAMWIN / M3Pamwin Lite)

Contract administration

Job description

Pay: £61698 - £77123 per annum + + £5k car allowance & excellent benefits

Highlighted points for this job

'£61,698 to £77,123 salary plus £5,000 car allowance per annum'

'Hybrid working with a Manchester base location'

'Reporting to the Head of Commercial, part of the commercial team'

'Role involves procurement, commercial management, and risk management'

'Responsible for overseeing commercial and contractual activities across a portfolio of projects'

'Eligible to work in the UK; not eligible for visa sponsorship'

'Closing date: Wednesday 14 th January 2026 at midnight'

• Location: Hybrid - Manchester base location
• Salary: £61,698 to £77,123 plus £5,000 car allowance per annum (in exceptional circumstances we would consider a salary of up to 10% above the advertised range)
• Hours: 36 hours per week - flexible options considered
• Contract Type: Permanent

Join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and one of LinkedIn's Top Companies 2024

This is your opportunity to contribute to sustainable housing delivery and community-focused regeneration across the UK.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial you'll play a key role as part of the commercial team to deliver Procurement, Commercial Management and Risk Management to the wider Development directorate.

We're looking for a Commercial Manager to act as the commercial lead across a portfolio of residential and mixed-use development projects, overseeing all commercial and contractual activities from pre-construction through to completion.

You'll be responsible for ensuring value for money, effective risk management, and full compliance with the Procurement Act, while aligning with Clarion's commercial governance and procurement procedures.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong commercial leadership, robust cost control, and confident contract administration. You'll work closely with Development and Project Managers to deliver high-quality developments on time, on budget, and in accordance with our commercial objectives. You'll lead all pre- and post-contract commercial activities across assigned projects and provide expert commercial advice and guidance to Development and Project Managers.

With proven experience in commercial management within residential or mixed-use development, ideally from a developer, contractor, or consultancy background. You'll ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and relevant legislation, and advise on procurement strategy.

If you have experience with procurement systems (preferably Atamis) and cost management tools such as PAMWIN / M3Pamwin Lite, and are skilled in valuations, variations, and final account negotiations, then we want to hear from you now!

Please review the full role profile and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities on our website before applying.

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Closing Date: Wednesday 14 th January 2026 at midnight.

This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Manchester. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week. Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required with regular travel to sites.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.