Commercial Manager - Co-op Property

We are seeking a motivated Commercial Manager to join our Property team at Co-op. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and tracking capital expenditure linked to construction activity, helping colleagues deliver projects successfully.

You will act as the main point of contact for cost tracking, commercial reporting, and external quantity surveying support, providing insight that helps drive informed decision-making across our property and construction programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Be the main point of contact for cost tracking and dashboards and external QS management
• Track and monitor spend for all capital streams, providing updates to the senior teams on performance
• Collaborate with finance to consolidate monthly performance insights
• Maximise opportunities to drive down costs through trend analysis and interpretation of data
• Provide data to support finance teams with cash forecasting
• Offer advice to the property and construction teams, along with business partners at all levels
• Manage our external resource to help make sure that accounts are completed, documentation is in place, and property governance is followed and maintained
• Escalate risks, cost pressures, or opportunities early, making sure that mitigation strategies are in place
• Build strong supplier relationships, driving performance, compliance, and commercial discipline

Requirements:

• A relevant commercial management qualification, or equivalent experience
• Experience of working with both clients and contractors
• Previous construction or retail experience
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with others at all levels of the business
• Experience in budget management – end to end cycle
• The ability to manage budgets, analyse commercial data, and control project cost performance

Benefits:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Private healthcare
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme