Job Description

Location: Hybrid with a London base location

Salary: £70,398 to £87,998 plus £5,000 car allowance per annum

(in exceptional circumstances we would consider a salary of up to 10% above the top of the advertised range)

Hours: 36 hours per week – flexible options considered

Contract Type: Permanent

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

Reporting to a Senior Commercial Manager 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 an experienced 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 supporting feasibility, design development, procurement and contracting on a wide variety of schemes, 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 dealing with Consultants and Contractors whilst providing strong commercial leadership, robust cost control, and overview of post 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, Project Managers and Construction Delivery Managers.

With proven experience in commercial management within residential or mixed-use development, 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 and procurement systems (preferably Atamis) , drafting contracts (JCT), negotiating terms with Consultants and Contractors and post contract experience as a Contractor, Consultant or Developer, then we want to hear from you now!

Please review the full role profile Commercial Manager and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities OD level 3 before applying.

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Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026 at midnight.

This is a hybrid role with a base location at our head office in London. 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 travel to sites as and when necessary.

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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.