Commercial Manager - Repairs

ACS Staffing Solutions; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organisation in Northampton is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to manage budgets, oversee commercial activities, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in the repairs, maintenance, or construction sector and educational qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management. A hybrid work arrangement and a range of benefits are offered.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Access to a pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience within the repairs, maintenance, or construction sector.
• Knowledge of commercial schedules of rates and experience in managing contractor agreements.
• Proven track record as a Commercial Manager in a comparable organisation.

Responsibilities

• Managing budgets, monthly forecasting, and annual planning.
• Overseeing subcontractor commercial control.
• Producing monthly cost reconciliation reports.

Skills

Commercial contract management

Financial analysis

IT skills

Analytical skills

Education

BTEC HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Commercial Manager (Repairs)

Location: Northampton
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £47,116 - £51,713 (dependent on experience)

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager (Repairs) to join a growing and dynamic organisation in Northampton. This is a hands‑on role for a commercially minded professional who thrives in managing budgets, contracts, and supply chain performance, with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on operational efficiency and value for money.

The Role

Reporting to the Repairs Management Team and working closely with Procurement and Finance, the Commercial Manager will oversee all commercial, contractual, and financial activities within the repairs business. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing budgets, monthly forecasting, and annual planning.
• Overseeing subcontractor commercial control, including assessment and certification of payment applications, invoice approvals, and retention monies.
• Producing monthly cost reconciliation reports and analysing cost per job, labour productivity, and materials usage to drive efficiencies.
• Supporting procurement in contract selection and ensuring compliance with appropriate commercial arrangements.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM and health & safety regulations on projects.
• Monitoring and reporting on performance, supporting transparent reporting through a balanced scorecard approach.
• Undertaking other duties appropriate to the role and maintaining continuous professional development.

Candidate Requirements

• Educated to BTEC HNC/HND or Degree level in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Experience within the repairs, maintenance, or construction sector.
• Knowledge of commercial schedules of rates and experience in managing contractor agreements.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract management and standard industry frameworks.
• Proven track record as a Commercial Manager in a comparable organisation.
• Excellent financial, analytical, and IT skills.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Access to a pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Employee discount hub, free parking, and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Health and wellbeing programme, sick pay, and bereavement leave.
• Referral programme.
• Monday to Friday working.