Commercial Manager

Wates; Swindon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

WPS seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of multiple major social housing planned works contracts. You will drive profitability, manage risk and lead a team of Quantity Surveyors across refurbishment, retrofit and external works programmes.

Work closely with Operational Directors, Contracts Managers and Clients to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget while maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial role.
• Experience leading a team of quantity surveyors and commercial professionals.
• Strong contractual knowledge (JCT/NEC/partnering).
• Excellent commercial acumen with margin improvement track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple contracts within social housing planned works.
• Mentor, develop and oversee a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals.
• Ensure robust cost management, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting across all contracts.
• Drive profitability through procurement, subcontractor management and value engineering.
• Oversee valuations, variations, change control and final accounts negotiations.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while ensuring contractual compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Risk management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Job description

WPS are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of multiple major social housing planned works contracts. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving commercial performance, managing risk, maximising profitability, and leading a team of Quantity Surveyors across a diverse portfolio of refurbishment, retrofit and external works projects. Working closely with Operational Directors, Contracts Managers and Clients, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably while maintaining excellent customer and stakeholder relationships.,

• Lead the commercial management of three large-scale planned maintenance and refurbishment contracts.
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals.
• Ensure robust cost management, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting across all contracts.
• Drive profitability through effective procurement, subcontractor management and value engineering.
• Oversee valuations, variations, change control and final account negotiations.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while ensuring contractual compliance.
• Support operational teams to deliver works on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Provide strategic commercial leadership and contribute to business growth opportunities.

Contract Scope Projects will include a mix of:

• Social housing planned maintenance programmes
• Retrofit and decarbonisation works
• External Wall Insulation (EWI)
• Roofing and building envelope improvements
• Windows and doors replacement programmes
• Fire safety and compliance works
• External and communal refurbishment projects
• Major regeneration and refurbishment schemes

Requirements and experience

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial role.
• Experience managing multiple contracts and a commercial team.
• Strong contractual knowledge, ideally JCT, NEC or partnering contracts.
• Excellent commercial acumen with a track record of improving margin and performance.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate strategically whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Social housing planned works experience.
• Retrofit, PAS 2035 or decarbonisation project exposure.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar.
• MRICS or working towards professional accreditation.
• Lead a sizeable portfolio of high-profile social housing contracts.
• Opportunity to shape and develop a growing commercial team.
• Exposure to major refurbishment, retrofit and sustainability programmes.
• Long-term career progression within a successful and expanding organisation.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitments: WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.