Dan Hornsby

Divisional Commercial Manager, Wates Fit Out

Dan Hornsby is a highly experienced Divisional Commercial Manager with nearly two decades of expertise in the construction industry, having begun his career in 2007.

Based in London, Dan specialises in commercial management across a diverse range of sectors including commercial offices, residential developments, education, hospitality, airport terminals, and distribution centres.

Dan combines strong academic foundations with extensive practical experience. His career has been built on delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions, particularly within complex, high-end Cat B fit-out projects.

Dan is recognised for his proactive and value-driven commercial approach. He works closely with clients and project teams to ensure a smooth, transparent delivery process, consistently focusing on cost control, early and accurate reporting, and minimising risk. His expertise spans the full project lifecycle – from procurement strategy and tender analysis through to financial reporting and final account agreement.

A strong advocate of collaboration, Dan adopts a flexible management style that responds to evolving project needs. He is particularly skilled in value engineering, ensuring optimal outcomes without compromising on quality or design intent. His rigorous attention to detail and commitment to robust commercial governance enable him to effectively manage supply chains, mitigate risks, and maintain budget certainty throughout project delivery.

Dan has played a key role in delivering a number of high-profile projects, including One Hundred Shoreditch (£14.5m), Grosvenor Gardens (£12.7m), 22 Bishopsgate (£33m), and BT Sheffield (£10.5m), demonstrating his ability to lead successful outcomes on complex, high-value schemes.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, Dan consistently provides strategic commercial leadership, ensuring that projects achieve the right balance between quality, programme, and cost while exceeding client expectations.