Commercial Manager

Skilled Careers; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and property services organisation is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a pivotal role in managing contracts valued at around £20m. You will ensure strong financial performance, lead a high-performing commercial team, and foster long-term relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing large contracts, possess excellent financial acumen, and be comfortable with hybrid working arrangements in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager on contracts of £15m–£20m or more.
• Strong background in social housing, FM, or responsive maintenance.
• Excellent financial management and risk compliance skills.
• Excellent financial acumen with risk, compliance and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior commercial leadership across contracts.
• Drive robust financial performance including profit and cash flow.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing commercial team.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and consultants.
• Support strategic decisions and operational delivery with clients.

Skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Leadership and team development

Client-facing communication

Client engagement

Contract knowledge

Job description

London (Hybrid Working)

We are recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager to join a well-established and growing business unit within a leading UK construction and property services organisation.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for the commercial management of a major responsive maintenance, voids and special projects contract with an annual value of circa £20m, supported by a team of three commercial professionals.

You will play a pivotal role across work winning, governance, operational delivery and client engagement, ensuring strong financial performance while developing high‑performing teams and long‑term customer relationships.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will take full ownership of commercial strategy and performance across your portfolio, operating at both pre‑ and post‑contract stages.

Key responsibilities

• Providing senior commercial leadership across live contracts and future opportunities
• Driving robust financial performance including profit, cash flow, risk and compliance
• Producing accurate, timely commercial reporting for senior stakeholders and clients
• Leading, mentoring and developing a high‑performing commercial team
• Playing an active role in strategic decision‑making and operational delivery
• Building trusted, long‑term relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
• Supporting repeat business and identifying future growth opportunities
• Championing sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives

About You

• Proven experience operating as a Commercial Manager on contracts of £15m–£20m+
• Strong background in social housing, FM, responsive maintenance or planned works
• Advanced knowledge of contract conditions, subcontracts and commercial governance
• Excellent financial acumen with experience managing risk, compliance and reporting
• Confident, client‑facing communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Proven people manager with a track record of developing and retaining talent
• London‑based (or commutable) and comfortable with hybrid working and site/client visits