Commercial Manager - Co-op Property

Commercial Manager – Co-op Property £55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits. Permanent role (Work Level 5) Manchester city centre, hybrid working We’re looking for a motivated Commercial Manager to join our Property team at Co-op. As a Commercial Manager you’ll be responsible for managing, tracking capex linking to construction activity, supporting colleagues in delivering projects successfully. You’ll be the main point of contact for cost tracking, dashboards, and external QS (quantity surveying) management, maximising on opportunities to drive down costs through trend analysis and interpretation of data. What you’ll do • 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 This role will suit people who have • Achieved a relevant commercial management qualification, or you have 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 Why Co-op? At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive: • 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 A place you’ll belong We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion. As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.