Commercial Manager - Social Housing & Maintenance (Hybrid)

MMP Consultancy; Catford; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

2 days in office

Job summary

MMP Consultancy in South East London is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, drive commercial governance and maximise value across DLO and outsourced maintenance works. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on contract administration, cost control and performance management, with a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in the office and 3 from home.

The successful candidate will bring a strong background in social housing, repairs and contractor

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Manager or senior Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience building and developing QS teams.
• Background in social housing, property maintenance or construction.
• Strong contracts, cost control and financial management knowledge.
• Experience managing contractor performance and commercial risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors across maintenance and planned works contracts.
• Ensure robust commercial controls across all projects and workstreams.
• Oversee cost management, valuations, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Drive value for money and commercial performance across DLO and contractor-delivered works.
• Manage contractor relationships and challenge performance where necessary.
• Review and approve contractual claims, variations, and final accounts.
• Support procurement and contract management activities.
• Monitor budgets and expenditure, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to operational and senior management teams.
• Ensure contractual compliance and adherence to organisational procedures.
• Develop and improve commercial processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms.
• Support the delivery of business objectives through effective commercial management.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Contractor management

Education

Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

MMP Consultancy in South East London is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, drive commercial governance and maximise value across DLO and outsourced maintenance works. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on contract administration, cost control and performance management, with a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in the office and 3 from home.

The successful candidate will bring a strong background in social housing, repairs and contractor