Commercial Manager

Bromford; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension up to 10%

Employee Assistance Programme

CIH qualification funded

Health checks

Job summary

Bromford is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead high-value contracts and supplier relationships within the In House Construction Team. You will develop commercial strategies across teams to secure value for money while managing risk.

You will oversee negotiations, contract renewals and performance improvements, and you will lead a team to deliver strategic objectives across Bromford’s housing operations. Hybrid working with travel is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Commercial Manager role within Construction or Senior Surveyor level.
• Strong background in national housebuilding and knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value contracts and supplier relationships to maximise value and minimise risk.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies with Service Delivery and Home Investment.
• Lead supplier performance management using data to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
• Drive contract renewals, negotiations and best-practice across supplier and contract management framework.
• Provide leadership to In House Construction Commercial Team and build capability.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Data to insights

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contractual base: Wolverhampton

Operational requirement: Hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office and regular travel across our Bromford operational geography as required: Lichfield, Wolverhampton, Tewkesbury and Chipping Sodbury

Additional requirements: Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and Basic DBS check.

Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026

Are you ready to influence how contracts, suppliers and commercial partnerships deliver value, performance and innovation across a large and ambitious housing organisation?

At Bromford Flagship LiveWest, every pound we spend should deliver value for our customers and communities. As our Commercial Manager, you'll help shape our commercial approach, strengthen strategic supplier partnerships and ensure high-value contracts deliver exceptional performance, innovation and value for money.

This is an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, challenge the status quo and identify smarter ways of working. You'll work across our business to ensure suppliers deliver against expectations while helping us unlock opportunities for innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

As Commercial Manager within the In House Construction Team, you'll be responsible for managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships, ensuring commercial arrangements deliver maximum benefit while minimising risk.

Working closely with colleagues across Service Delivery and Home Investment, you'll develop and implement commercial strategies that improve performance, strengthen supplier relationships and deliver value for money.

You'll lead supplier performance management activity, using data and insight to identify opportunities, manage risk and drive continuous improvement. You'll also play a key role in contract renewals, commercial negotiations and shaping best practice across our supplier and contract management framework.

Alongside this, you'll provide leadership and support to colleagues within the In House Construction Commercial Team, helping to build capability, drive performance and deliver against key business objectives.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a commercially astute professional who combines strategic thinking with strong relationship management skills and a passion for delivering results.

Whether you've gained your experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Surveyor or in a similar commercial leadership role, you'll be confident managing suppliers, contracts and stakeholders while delivering measurable business outcomes.

You Will Have

• Experience in a similar Commercial Manager role within Construction, or at the level of Senior Surveyor.
• A strong background in national housebuilding, with knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements.
• Experience of effectively managing multiple schemes, suppliers and high-value contracts.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• An understanding of housing repairs and planned maintenance.
• An articulate and confident approach to engaging and communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of leading and managing a team.
• The ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
• A desire to progress your career within one of the UK's leading housing organisations.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience within housing repairs, maintenance or planned investment services.
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain management.
• A degree or equivalent professional experience.
• CIPS Level 4 qualification or a commitment towards professional procurement qualifications.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping how we work with suppliers and partners across Bromford Flagship LiveWest.

You'll join a business that is customer-driven, ambitious and all-in, working alongside talented colleagues who are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for customers. In return, you'll have the opportunity to influence meaningful change, develop your expertise and make a genuine impact across a large and diverse organisation.

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working, with the flexibility to work across our main locations and home
• Occupational Health, mental health first aiders, menopause champions and annual health checks
• A choice of pension schemes with employer contributions of up to 10%
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides 24/7 virtual GP access, prescription service, and talking therapies for you and your family
• Annual allowance of £500 to spend on benefits of your choosing, including healthcare plans, dental care, gym membership and much more
• Generous holiday, occupational sick pay and paid family leave
• Fully funded CIH qualification, if it's a requirement of your role