Divisional Commercial Manager

Wates; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Divisional Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial strategy for multiple social housing contracts across the United Kingdom. The role involves managing project performance, driving growth, and ensuring financial targets are met. Ideal candidates possess strong financial acumen and leadership skills, with experience in commercial management in the construction or social housing sector. This is a key role helping to shape high-quality housing solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management within social housing or construction sectors.
• Track record of delivering profitable outcomes.
• Experience with varied contract types and durations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy across social housing contracts.
• Manage project P&L, forecasts, and valuations.
• Collaborate with teams to optimise contract performance.

Skills

Commercial management experience

Financial and commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Location: Various sites across the West and East Midlands, with key offices in Redditch, Tamworth, and Walsall.

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Ideal Qualifications

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

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.