Job Title
Commercial Manager - EMEAJob Description Summary
The Senior Project Manager provides project management experience to designated projects and assignments for a particular client account, property portfolio, or large facility/complex through interaction with the client, property or facility management team, and project management staffJob Description
Location: London (Hybrid)
Service Line: Project & Development Services (PDS)
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to join our London-based Project & Development Services team.
This is a key role supporting the commercial and contractual governance of a growing and diverse project portfolio across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare and education. Working closely with senior leadership, legal, risk and compliance teams, you will play a central role in enabling the business to win and deliver work safely, commercially and in line with global standards.
This position offers exposure to high-profile clients and complex projects, with the opportunity to influence commercial strategy, contract negotiation and operational best practice across the UK business.
Contract Management & Governance
Lead and support the review of client (upstream) and supplier (downstream) contracts across PDS
Work closely with internal stakeholders including Legal, Risk, Compliance, Data Privacy and Information Security to ensure contracts are compliant and commercially robust
Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks, providing clear guidance to project teams and senior stakeholders
Coordinate internal approvals, including dispensation requests, in line with Cushman & Wakefield governance processes
Commercial Advisory
Act as a trusted advisor to Directors and Service Line Leads on contractual matters and risk positioning
Provide practical, commercially focused advice to support project mobilisation and delivery
Support fee proposals, scopes of service and commercial structuring of bids
Negotiation
Support and, where appropriate, lead negotiations with clients and suppliers to achieve commercially favourable outcomes
Advise on amendments to standard terms, ensuring alignment with business risk appetite and operational delivery
Process Improvement & Best Practice
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of contract templates, playbooks and guidance materials
Identify opportunities to streamline internal processes and improve efficiency across contract review and approval workflows
Maintain visibility of live projects and contractual positions through trackers and reporting tools
Market & Industry Awareness
Stay informed on industry developments, market trends and changes in legislation impacting commercial and contractual risk
Support the wider business in embedding best practice across contract management
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law or a related discipline
Circa 5+ years’ experience in a commercial, contracts or risk-focused role within the built environment
Strong understanding of construction and consultancy contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC, professional appointments)
Experience working within a consultancy, developer, contractor or large corporate environment
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
Commercially astute with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
Professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, CIOB or similar) desirable but not essential
Work within a global real estate advisory firm with a strong UK growth trajectory
Exposure to high-profile clients and complex, multi-sector projects
Collaborative and flexible working environment
Opportunity to shape commercial best practice across a leading PDS business
Clear progression opportunities within a global organisation
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