Location: Hybrid – Manchester base location Salary: £61,698 to £77,123 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 Join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies 2024 This is your opportunity to contribute to sustainable housing delivery and community-focused regeneration across the UK. Reporting to the Head of Commercial 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 a 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 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 strong commercial leadership, robust cost control, and confident 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 and Project Managers. With proven experience in commercial management within residential or mixed-use development, ideally 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 systems (preferably Atamis) and cost management tools such as PAMWIN / M3Pamwin Lite, and are skilled in valuations, variations, and final account negotiations, 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. Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we’re dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle - dive in and find out more here To find out more about who we are and what we do, please click here Closing Date: Wednesday 14th January 2026 at midnight. This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Manchester. 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 regular travel to sites. At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Here is your guide to using AI during your recruitment process. 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. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country’s largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Web: www.clarionhg.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com To find out more about working for Clarion, please click here. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.