About the Role:

A highly desirable and progressive international design studio, recognised globally for their thought-provoking designs, is looking for a numerically savvy Commercial Manager to join its leadership team in Berlin.

The role will work closely with the senior directors of the business and international team to provide financial and commercial advice across projects and the wider business to facilitate growth and aid sound decision-making. You will provide financial planning and contractual oversight, ensuring budgets are met, projects are meticulously monitored and reported on, and profitability is maximised across the studio. The ideal person will have experience in a similar position within architecture or the built environment with excellent project knowledge and will be a confident decision-maker, negotiator, and problem-solver.

This exciting and pivotal role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial aspects within a highly creative and forward-thinking studio, and to be an integral part of a collaborative and supportive team. Our client offers a comprehensive and attractive salary and benefits package, an internationally focused mindset, and strong global growth plans to add to their already exciting pipeline of work. You will work with them on iconic, noteworthy projects in a role that offers genuine scope for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all commercial and financial operations for the Berlin studio, including budgeting, resourcing, billing, and compliance
• Oversee the commercial side of their projects from initial contracts through to project close and profitability reporting
• Manage project cash flow
• Negotiate and manage contracts
• Work closely with project teams to develop scopes, staffing plans, timelines, and fees
• Support the business development team with fees and proposals
• Contribute to studio growth planning, financial forecasting, and strategic hiring decisions
• Ensure operational and commercial compliance
• Maintain accurate planning and reporting systems, providing updates and commentary on project health
• Ensure clear communication between internal teams and external stakeholders on all commercial matters
• Being a go to person and resource for commercial queries for the wider team
• Attend internal and external meetings where required to provide commercial support to the management team
• Aid with problem solving and strategic decision making

Key Skills/Requirements:

• 10+ years’ commercial or project management experience, ideally within design/architecture/the built environment
• Previous experience in a professional management setting
• Strong understanding of architectural contract law
• Confident in fee negotiations, budgeting, contract management, and risk analysis
• Fluent in both German and English (spoken and written)
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Collaborative by nature with strong leadership skills

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