Commercial Manager

MMP Consultancy; Catford; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

2 days in office

Job summary

MMP Consultancy in South East London is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, drive commercial governance and maximise value across DLO and outsourced maintenance works. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on contract administration, cost control and performance management, with a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in the office and 3 from home.

The successful candidate will bring a strong background in social housing, repairs and contractor

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Manager or senior Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience building and developing QS teams.
• Background in social housing, property maintenance or construction.
• Strong contracts, cost control and financial management knowledge.
• Experience managing contractor performance and commercial risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors across maintenance and planned works contracts.
• Ensure robust commercial controls across all projects and workstreams.
• Oversee cost management, valuations, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Drive value for money and commercial performance across DLO and contractor-delivered works.
• Manage contractor relationships and challenge performance where necessary.
• Review and approve contractual claims, variations, and final accounts.
• Support procurement and contract management activities.
• Monitor budgets and expenditure, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to operational and senior management teams.
• Ensure contractual compliance and adherence to organisational procedures.
• Develop and improve commercial processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms.
• Support the delivery of business objectives through effective commercial management.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Contractor management

Education

Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

MMP Consultancy is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a permanent opportunity based in South East London. This position offers a salary of £63,000 plus a 10% market uplift for the first year, with a hybrid working arrangement of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home, subject to business requirements.

Working within a social housing maintenance environment, you'll take ownership of the commercial function, managing a team of Quantity Surveyors and ensuring contracts deliver maximum value and commercial performance. This is a leadership role focused on contractor management, commercial governance, cost control, and supporting the successful delivery of DLO and outsourced maintenance works.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors across maintenance and planned works contracts.
• Ensure robust commercial controls are in place across all projects and workstreams.
• Oversee cost management, valuations, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Drive value for money and commercial performance across DLO and contractor-delivered works.
• Manage contractor relationships and challenge performance where necessary.
• Review and approve contractual claims, variations, and final accounts.
• Support procurement and contract management activities.
• Monitor budgets and expenditure, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to operational and senior management teams.
• Ensure contractual compliance and adherence to organisational procedures.
• Develop and improve commercial processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms.
• Support the delivery of business objectives through effective commercial management.

Requirements

• Strong experience in a Commercial Manager or senior Quantity Surveying position.
• Experience managing and developing Quantity Surveying teams.
• Background within social housing, property maintenance, construction, or a Tier 1 contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of repairs, maintenance, DLO operations, and contractor management.
• Proven experience delivering value for money and commercial efficiencies.
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration, cost control, and financial management.
• Experience managing contractor performance and commercial risk.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyse financial information and make commercially sound decisions.
• Good understanding of relevant construction and commercial regulations.
• Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be advantageous