Commercial Contracts Manager

Cardo Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardo Group is a social housing property maintenance company seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager. The role oversees creation, negotiation, and execution of contracts with suppliers, contractors, and service providers involved in development, refurbishment, and maintenance of social housing properties.

The position requires 5+ years of experience in commercial contracts within housing, construction, or public procurement, with strong negotiation and risk-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in managing commercial contracts, ideally within housing, construction, or public sector.
• Strong ability to negotiate terms and conditions with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to secure favourable terms.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimates/costs to client as required.
• Request quotations from subcontractors where required.
• Send all orders to subcontractors with agreed rates.
• Agree subcontractors variations and sign-off variations and orders.
• Commercially code all works completed via service connect.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Construction industry

Stakeholder communication

Risk analysis

MS Office

Tools

Contract management software

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Who are Cardo Group?

Cardo Group is a social housing property maintenance company. Our multi-company group provides quality, value for money maintenance, compliance and retrofit services across the south west, south east and midlands. Future plans will see this develop into a national footprint.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

The Commercial Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing the creation, negotiation, and execution of contracts with suppliers, contractors, service providers, and other stakeholders involved in the development, refurbishment, and maintenance of social housing properties. This role involves ensuring that all commercial agreements are in line with the organization’s goals, budgets, and legal requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide estimates/costs to client where required
• Request quotations from subcontractors where required
• Send all orders to subcontractors - to include agreed rates
• Agree subcontractors variations/sign off subcontractors variations and orders
• Commercially code all works completed via service connect
• Apply valuations /invoices to client as agreed dates plus raise client invoices
• Progress batches to status invoiced
• Weekly internal contract meeting - contracts manager/admin
• Measurement of larger jobs to capture all elements of works
• Order of materials for operatives/Supervisors
• Record pre-order number on service connect
• Inform client of variation required (Subcontractor identified variation)
• Record details of subcontractor variation on service connect
• NHF SOR code knowledge is a must in this role.

Key Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in managing commercial contracts, ideally within the housing, construction, or public sector environment.
• Experience in social housing or public procurement is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to negotiate terms and conditions with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to secure favourable terms for the organisation.
• Familiarity with the construction industry, including health and safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to identify risks, analyse contract details, and solve complex issues that may arise during contract execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to meticulously review and manage contracts to avoid errors, omissions, or misinterpretations that could lead to costly issues down the line.

Key Attributes:

• Quick identification of potential issues or discrepancies and finding practical solutions to resolve them.
• Addressing disputes, delays, or performance issues effectively to ensure project continuity.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to ensure contract milestones are met.
• Acting with honesty, fairness, and transparency in all contract dealings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments
• Comfortable using contract management software, project management tools, and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc.) to manage contracts.

Why Join Cardo Group?

At Cardo Group, we are growing, evolving, and building a stable foundation for long-term success. When you join us, you become part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Equity– We ensure fair opportunities for growth and success, removing barriers that may stand in the way.

Diversity– We embrace different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, knowing that diversity fuels creativity and progress.

Inclusion– We foster a culture where every team member has a voice and feels a true sense of belonging.

At Cardo Group, EDI is more than a policy, it’s part of who we are. We actively promote an environment where all individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, or background, can thrive.

Join us and be part of a company that values you—exactly as you are.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year