Divisional Commercial Manager

Wates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm is seeking a Divisional Commercial Manager to oversee social housing contracts and drive commercial performance across various sites in the UK. The role requires proven experience in commercial management, strong financial acumen, and excellent leadership skills. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent, and RICS accreditation is preferred. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the social housing sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management within the social housing sector.
• Strong financial acumen with a track record of profitable outcomes.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial strategy across multiple social housing contracts.
• Managing project P&L, forecasts, and reporting.
• Collaborating with operational teams to optimise performance.
• Supporting contract mobilisation and continuous improvement.
• Driving innovation and identifying new growth opportunities.

Skills

Commercial management

Financial acumen

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

RICS accreditation

Job description

We\'re Hiring: Divisional Commercial Manager
Location: Various sites across the West and East Midlands, with key offices in Redditch, Tamworth, and Walsall
Business Unit: WPS

Overview

Are you a commercially driven leader with a passion for delivering high-quality housing solutions? We\'re looking for a Divisional Commercial Manager to join our WPS Business, overseeing a diverse portfolio of contracts across Planned Works, High-Rise Refurbishments, and Decarbonisation/Net Zero Retrofit projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership in driving commercial performance and strategic growth across a range of long- and short-term contracts.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial strategy across multiple social housing contracts, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Managing project P&L, forecasts, valuations, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met or exceeded.
• Collaborating with operational teams to optimise contract performance and client satisfaction.
• Supporting contract mobilisation, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Driving innovation and identifying new opportunities for growth and efficiency.

Requirements and experience:

• Proven experience in commercial management within the social housing, construction, or maintenance sector.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with a track record of delivering profitable outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working across varied contract types and durations.

Ideal Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• RICS accreditation (preferred).

Additional information

If you\'re ready to lead with impact and help shape the future of social housing delivery, we\'d love to hear from you. Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant\'s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please consider reviewing the relevant information.

Wates is one of the UK\'s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, \'reimagining places for people to thrive\' and our three promises: Thriving places, Thriving planet, and Thriving people. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. PLACEHOLDER Wates