Commercial ManagerLocationCentral London head office - five days a week in the officeReports toSenior Commercial ManagerSectorReal estate development - hotels and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)The businessA privately held real estate developer focused on hotels and PBSA in London and other UK markets. As an owner-operator, the business runs the full lifecycle in-house, from site acquisition and feasibility through design, planning and delivery to fully operational handover, including FFandE and OSandE. The commercial function oversees c. 1bn of pipeline works across pre-construction and construction. Each scheme is appraised on its own merits, with build cost considered alongside operational returns.The opportunityThis is a role for a QS who wants real ownership of their projects. You will take responsibility for cost control across a portfolio of design and build hotel and PBSA schemes, from early cost planning and design challenge through procurement to final account. You will also work with the acquisitions and development teams to give a commercial view on opportunities from pre-acquisition onward, with scope to grow your remit as you prove yourself.Core dutiesPrepare cost plans and budgets aligned to the brief and investment parameters. Maintain cost estimates, procurement programmes and cash flow forecasts. Work with development managers and designers to keep schemes affordable and buildable. Run tenders for main contract, subcontract and FFandE/OSandE ..... full job details .....