Commercial Manager - Repairs & Maintenance

Howells Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the Social Housing sector is looking for a Commercial Manager to oversee commercial operations for repairs and maintenance contracts in London. This key role involves leading a talented team and ensuring financial targets are met, with NHF Schedule of Rates experience essential. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £90k plus benefits, providing an opportunity to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking business.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering reactive maintenance contracts for a leading social housing contractor.
• Proven track record of achieving targeted profit margins and strategic growth.
• Solid experience working on social housing and reactive maintenance contracts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all commercial operations on a repairs and maintenance contract.
• Prepare and present weekly/monthly reports on financial performance and WIP.
• Manage and develop a talented commercial team.

Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Previous experience of working for a social housing contractor

Experience of contract law

Excellent verbal and written communication

Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge

NHF Schedule of Rates

Financial and commercial awareness

Effectively manage time to meet deadlines

Ability to negotiate and influence

Self-motivated

Flexible & adaptable

Resilient

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Job description

Commercial Manager - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance

Salary: £80k - £90k plus package

Location: London

We are working with a leading contractor within the Social Housing sector who currently has an opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join their team in London.

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for delivering all commercial operations on a repairs and maintenance contract. Managing the commercial team, you will prepare and present weekly/monthly reports on financial performance and WIP. Cooperation with operations will be pivotal.

We are looking for a qualified and competent commercial leader with solid experience working on social housing and reactive maintenance contracts. You will be an effective leader with the ability to develop a highly talented and motivated commercial team as well as build excellent relationships with other business functions, customers, consultants and the supply chain. NHF schedule of rates experience is essential for this role. You will have a proven track record of delivering reactive maintenance contracts for a leading social housing contractor, achieving targeted profit margins and strategic growth.

Key Skills

• Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management
• Previous experience of working for a social housing contractor
• Experience of contract law
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge
• NHF Schedule of Rates
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Effectively manage time to meet deadlines
• Ability to negotiate and influence
• Self‑motivated
• Flexible & adaptable
• Resilient

Salary & Benefits

You will be working for a modern, forward‑thinking business that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are key to the group's success. This is a permanent full‑time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £90k plus benefits. You will be part of a successful, stable business with ambitious growth plans over the next five years.

Please apply online now or call Bianca on the provided phone number for more information.