Commercial Manager - Social Housing Maintenance & Refurbishment

Hawkes Resourcing Group; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in social housing is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial function in Essex and London. You will manage commercial performance across multiple social housing refurbishment and maintenance projects, ensuring cost control and successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has a proven background in social housing and strong client relationships. This role offers a package including a salary of £90,000 - £100,000, car allowance, and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Car / allowance

Pension

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career stability and progression

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS within social housing, planned maintenance, or refurbishment.
• Experience managing multiple live projects and commercial teams.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites across the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial process for maintenance and refurbishment contracts.
• Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QS.
• Maintain strong client relationships with local authorities or Tier 1 contacts.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, valuations, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Support tender submissions and framework bids.
• Oversee subcontractor accounts and cost management.
• Drive value engineering and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Strong commercial and contractual understanding (JCT, NEC)

Excellent leadership skills

Client communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Commercial Manager - Social Housing Maintenance & Refurbishment

Location: Essex / London / Home Counties

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + Car / Allowance + Bonus + Package

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

Our client is an established Main Contractor and Maintenance specialist delivering social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, and compliance projects across London and the South East. With a strong reputation for service and delivery, they are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across multiple frameworks and long-term contracts.

The Role

This role offers the opportunity to help shape a growing division and build lasting relationships with key local authority and housing association clients.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing commercial and financial performance across a range of social housing refurbishment and maintenance projects, ensuring robust cost control and successful project delivery. And bring on NEW CLIENTS.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial process for maintenance and refurbishment contracts (up to £10m+).
• Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QS.
• Maintain strong client relationships – ideally leveraging existing local authority or Tier 1 contacts.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, valuations, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Support tender submissions and framework bids with commercial expertise.
• Oversee subcontractor accounts, cost management, and contract administration.
• Drive value engineering and efficiency improvements.

About You

• Proven background as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS within social housing, planned maintenance, or refurbishment.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding (JCT, NEC).
• Experience managing multiple live projects and commercial teams.
• Existing contacts or relationships within local authorities, housing associations, or Tier 1 contractors.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and client communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites across the region.
• Existing client contacts and a proven ability to generate new opportunities are highly desirable.

What's On Offer

• Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 DOE
• Car / allowance, pension, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to shape and grow a division within an expanding contractor
• Long‑term career stability and progression to senior leadership roles
• Supportive, professional team with a focus on quality and delivery

If you’re an experienced Commercial Manager with the drive to lead and develop long‑term client partnerships, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

📩 Apply now or contact us in confidence to discuss further