Commercial Manager

Medirest Signature; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the housing sector is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee operating processes in London. You'll lead a dedicated team, manage financial performance, and ensure high standards in service delivery. This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as a line manager in a commercial setting.
• Background in the social housing sector required.
• Experience in partnership or collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial operations for timely invoicing and cost control.
• Lead the local Commercial Team to meet performance targets.
• Collaborate with finance to optimize profitability.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

People management

Problem-solving

Planning

Decision-making

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

HND in Construction or related degree

Job description

Annual salary: up to £55,000.00

Commercial Manager

Tower Hamlets, London

Salary: £55,000 + Car Allowance or Company Car

Permanent | Monday to Friday | 42.5 Hours per Week

We are seeking a commercially astute and customer-focused Commercial Manager to join our team in Tower Hamlets, London. This is a permanent, full-time role supporting high-standard commercial activities across housing properties. You will play a key role in delivering best-in-class commercial performance, customer service, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and cost control standards.

Role Purpose

As part of a local team, you will manage commercial operations to ensure timely and accurate invoicing, cost control, and performance reporting. You will lead a team, support financial processes, and contribute to the successful delivery of housing-related services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the local Commercial Team to ensure accurate invoicing and cost control across salaries, vehicles, tools, stock, and petty cash
• Maximise profit, cash flow, and risk management while ensuring accurate performance reporting
• Oversee the valuation process through to final account
• Collaborate with the Regional Finance Team to drive Work in Progress, invoicing, and profitability
• Ensure correct use of Mears Contract Management system and Subcontractor Portal
• Deliver a commercially competent service aligned with client expectations and contractual standards
• Provide training to enhance commercial awareness and competency across teams
• Support tendering and mobilisation of new projects with viable margins
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach in all stakeholder interactions
• Uphold high standards of Health & Safety and asset management in line with company policies

Preferred Qualifications

• HND in Construction or related degree

Essential Experience

• Background in the social housing sector
• Proven experience in a commercial environment
• Minimum 1 year as a line manager in a commercial setting
• Experience in partnership, alliance, or collaborative working
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective people management and mentoring abilities
• Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent planning, organisational, and decision-making capabilities
• Confident in negotiation and influencing
• IT literate with strong analytical and written communication skills

Other Requirements

• Full, current driving licence
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Demonstrates company values, particularly a customer-first approach

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to make a real impact in a dynamic and rewarding environment. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your license over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Laura Bourne ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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