Commercial Manager

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

Job summary

A leading social housing refurbishment contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager in Slough to oversee commercial activities in repairs. Responsibilities include managing P&L, budgets, and leading pricing negotiations. Ideal candidates will have experience in social housing contracting and strong financial acumen. Competitive salary up to £90,000 and comprehensive benefits package included.

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 lead pricing, estimating, and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial activity in planned and reactive repairs.
• Manage P&L, budgets, margins, and cost control.
• Build strong client and supplier relationships.

Skills

Experience as a Commercial Manager

Strong financial acumen

Excellent stakeholder management

Strategic and proactive approach

Leadership capability

Education

Professional qualifications (MRICS, CIOB, or equivalent)

Job description

Commercial Manager – Social Housing / Repairs & Maintenance
Location: Slough (covering the surrounding area) Salary: Up to £90,000 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 £90,000, car allowance (or company car), comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to work on meaningful, community-driven projects with autonomy and senior responsibility.