Commercial Manager: Path to Director in Housing

Buildforce Solutions Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional developer in Shrewsbury seeks a Commercial Manager to lead and manage a growing portfolio of housing developments. The successful candidate will oversee cost planning, procurement, and contract management while contributing to commercial strategy and supporting future team growth. This role offers a salary of £80,000 - £90,000 plus a package with genuine opportunities for progress to a Commercial Director position. Join a mission-driven team making a difference in the community.

Benefits

£80,000 - £90,000 salary + package

Opportunity for genuine career progression to Commercial Director

A supportive, mission-led team

Forward-thinking environment built on innovation

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience within residential construction or mixed-tenure housing.
• Capable of operating independently and confidently in a small, fast-growing business.
• A problem-solver who enjoys finding smarter, more efficient ways to deliver.
• Passionate about quality, affordability, and creating homes that genuinely improve lives.
• Comfortable working across the full development lifecycle.
• Ambitious, values-driven, and excited by the opportunity for future progression into Commercial Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial function across a growing portfolio of housing developments.
• Oversee cost planning, estimating, procurement, tendering and contract management.
• Work closely with internal design, planning and delivery teams.
• Identify risks early and develop commercially viable solutions.
• Engage with local authorities, landowners, and external partners.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Contribute to commercial strategy and shape processes and systems.
• Build and mentor a future commercial team.

Skills

Strong commercial experience within residential construction or mixed‑tenure housing

Ability to operate independently

Problem-solving skills

Passionate about quality and affordability

Experience across the full development lifecycle

Ambitious and values-driven

Job description

A regional developer in Shrewsbury seeks a Commercial Manager to lead and manage a growing portfolio of housing developments. The successful candidate will oversee cost planning, procurement, and contract management while contributing to commercial strategy and supporting future team growth. This role offers a salary of £80,000 - £90,000 plus a package with genuine opportunities for progress to a Commercial Director position. Join a mission-driven team making a difference in the community.