Commercial Manager

Build Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing refurbishment contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee commercial activities in Slough. This role involves managing P&L, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring project quality. The ideal candidate has experience in social housing contracting and excellent financial acumen. A competitive salary of up to GBP90,000 with car allowance is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Car allowance (or company car)

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager in social housing or refurbishment contracting.
• Experience managing P&L and margins.
• Ability to monitor performance and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial activity in planned and reactive repairs.
• Manage P&L, budgets, margins, and cost control.
• Lead pricing, estimating, and contract negotiations.

Skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Strategic approach

Leadership capability

Education

Professional qualifications (MRICS, CIOB, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Commercial Manager Social Housing / Repairs & Maintenance

Location: Slough (covering the surrounding area) Salary: Up to GBP90,000 car allowance benefits Type: Permanent, full-time

About the Role

We are recruiting a Commercial Manager for a leading social housing refurbishment contractor to oversee commercial activity in planned and reactive repairs for a local authority in the Slough area. You will manage P&L, budgets, margins, and cost control; lead pricing, estimating, and contract negotiations; build strong client and supplier relationships; ensure contracts are delivered to time, cost, and quality; monitor performance and KPIs; mentor junior staff; and mitigate commercial risks.

What We re Looking For

We re seeking someone with proven experience as a Commercial Manager in social housing or refurbishment contracting, strong financial acumen, experience managing P&L and margins, excellent stakeholder management, a strategic and proactive approach, and leadership capability. Professional qualifications (MRICS, CIOB, or equivalent) are a plus.

What s On Offer

Competitive salary up to GBP90,000, car allowance (or company car), comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to work on meaningful, community-driven projects with autonomy and senior responsibility.