Commercial Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing contractor in Greater London is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a pivotal role in managing a €20m contract. This hybrid position involves full commercial management, oversight of a professional team, and strategic contributions to business goals. Ideal candidates will have expertise in contract conditions and experience with high-value refurbishment contracts. Competitive salary of up to £87,000 plus a £6,000 car allowance and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

£6,000 car allowance

Hybrid working

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing refurbishment or maintenance.
• Proven track record in managing high-value contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full commercial responsibility for the contract.
• Lead a team of commercial professionals.
• Drive commercial strategy and governance.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team leadership

Job description

Commercial Manager
Tier One Social Housing Refurbishment Contractor
Location: Finsbury Park (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £87,000 £6,000 Car Allowance Excellent Benefits

We are working on behalf of a leading tier one social housing refurbishment contractor to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager for a key long-term framework in North London.

This is a high-profile role focused on the commercial leadership of a major reactive maintenance, voids and special projects contract with one of the largest housing associations in the UK, valued at up to £20m per annum. The position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in both operational delivery and strategic development within a well-established and growing business unit.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will have full commercial responsibility for the contract, managing a small team of commercial professionals and working closely with operational, client and supply chain stakeholders. The role spans both pre- and post-contract activity and is central to ensuring strong financial performance, governance and long-term client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full commercial management of a large-scale reactive maintenance, voids and special works contract
• Leading and developing a commercial team of 3
• Driving commercial strategy, governance and best practice across the contract
• Managing budgets, cost control, forecasting, cash flow and risk
• Producing accurate and timely commercial and financial reporting
• Supporting work-winning activity and securing repeat business
• Building and maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships
• Contributing to wider business unit strategy and leadership initiatives

About You

You will be a commercially astute leader with experience working within social housing refurbishment, maintenance or planned works, ideally on long-term frameworks or partnering contracts.

You will bring:

• Strong knowledge of contract conditions, subcontracts and commercial governance
• Proven experience managing high-value maintenance or refurbishment contracts
• Excellent financial, reporting and risk management capability
• The ability to lead, mentor and develop commercial teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence at senior level
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £87,000
• £6,000 car allowance
• Hybrid working from a Finsbury Park base
• Long-term, stable contract with a major housing association
• Clear progression within a tier one contractor environment

If you are a Commercial Manager looking for a senior, long-term opportunity within social housing maintenance and refurbishment, please apply or contact us for a confidential discussion.