Commercial Manager - Master Trades

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Job Title: Commercial Manager - Master Trades
Location: Armstrong House - Basingstoke
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 41

As a leader in high-end construction, heritage conservation and specialist crafts in London and the South of England, we take pride in working on Britain's finest private residences, luxury hotels and most cherished historic architecture. We believe our people are our greatest asset, as it's their dedication to excellence that has been the foundation for our outstanding reputation.

As Commercial Manager for our Master Trades team, you'll bring the commercial expertise and leadership needed to drive profitability, strengthen operational processes, and build lasting relationships that enhance our reputation in the high-end residential market.

The responsibilities we'll trust you with

• You'll maintain strong commercial oversight by managing a robust project pipeline and ensuring alignment with planned turnover targets.
• You'll represent and champion the Master Trades team with positivity and professionalism in every external interaction.
• You'll help position the Master Trades team as a partner of choice, securing future opportunities through consistent delivery and a reputation for quality and dependability.
• You'll ensure commercial rigour by implementing effective controls over both commercial and operational performance across all projects.
• You'll deliver financial insight through the timely preparation and submission of accurate cash flow forecasts to the Group Commercial Manager.
• You'll support strategic decision making by providing quarterly operational and financial reporting to Group Directors across all ongoing projects.
• You'll manage complexity with precision by maintaining control over a high volume of project variations while safeguarding commercial outcomes.
• You'll foster operational excellence through regular site visits and close collaboration with project teams, building relationships and driving performance.

Where you'll be based

You'll join our Master Trades team, working closely with our Master Trades Operations Manager. You'll be located in the village of Sherborne St John, a ten-minute drive from Basingstoke town centre, at our company head office.

Some of the rewards of working with us

• Unlock new skills and accelerate your career with our full support and development programmes designed to help you expand your expertise

• Join an inclusive community where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to share their ideas and bring them to life

• Enjoy a rewards package that includes a competitive salary, company pension, sick pay, life cover, maternity/paternity pay and recognition through long service awards

• A holiday allowance that increases with your length of service, plus bank holidays.

• Get the best deals at your favourite places to shop with our exclusive discounts at top retailers and supermarkets.

• Round-the-clock support with our Employee Assistance Programme offering expert legal advice, counselling and more to help you through any situation

• Enjoy a restful holiday break-we close during the Christmas period, giving you the chance to relax over the festive season

• We prioritise your wellbeing with our healthcare programmes, annual flu vaccines, and for those who will benefit, a personalised menopause plan.

The areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role

• You'll lead with experience, drawing on your background as a Quantity Surveyor to confidently navigate multiple complex projects with precision and commercial clarity.
• You'll bring a wealth of expertise in high-end residential construction, tackling the unique challenges of listed and bespoke properties with confidence and care.
• You'll think beyond the build, applying a comprehensive understanding of construction processes to influence outcomes from concept to completion.
• You'll harness the power of digital tools, using technology to enhance accuracy, drive efficiency, and support smarter decision-making across your projects.
• You'll stay calm under pressure, solving problems with a strategic, hands-on approach that keeps momentum high, and teams focused.
• You'll bring exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to connect with people at all levels and cultivate strong, collaborative relationships across complex project environments.