Commercial Manager

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

Job summary

A leading social housing contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager in Slough. This role involves overseeing the commercial aspects of planned and reactive repairs. Responsibilities include managing P&L, budgets, and contract negotiations, while building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in social housing and strong financial skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £90,000 plus benefits, ensuring meaningful engagement with community projects.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for senior responsibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager in social housing or refurbishment contracting.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L and margins.
• Strategic approach and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee P&L, budgets, margins, and cost control for commercial activities.
• Lead pricing, estimating, and contract negotiations.
• Build client and supplier relationships and ensure contract delivery.

Skills

Commercial management experience in social housing

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

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.