Head Of Commercial

Howells Solutions Limited; Knutsford; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus up to 30%

Executive benefits package

Autonomy within growing business

Clear path for progression

Résumé du poste

Howells Solutions Limited seeks a Head of Commercial for Social Housing projects covering planned maintenance, decarbonisation/retrofit and repairs across the Midlands and North West. You will own regional profitability and lead commercial strategy, with oversight of procurement, risk management and pre/post-contract activities.

You will manage the regional commercial team, drive margin improvement, governance, and health & safety adherence, while developing staff capabilities and strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior commercial role with a main contractor delivering relevant projects.
• Strong understanding of contract forms (TPC, JCT, or NEC).
• Strategic thinker with hands-on capability and a results-driven mindset.

Responsabilités

• Take full ownership of project profitability across the region.
• Develop, lead, and implement effective commercial strategies for projects.
• Manage staff allocation and resource planning for optimal efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company governance standards.
• Communicate and enforce health and safety strategies within the commercial team.
• Provide independent and constructive challenge to the business, focusing on early intervention, risk management, and alignment with the business's commercial objectives and professional standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Description du poste

Head of Commercial - Social Housing: Planned, Decarb & Repairs

£££Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits

Midlands / North

We are working with a leading regeneration contractor to recruit a Head of Commercial to deliver a £50m region, delivering planned maintenance, decarbonisation/retrofit and repairs contractor for Housing Associations, Local Councils, and RSLs across the Midllands and the North West.

As a key member of the leadership team, you play a crucial role in driving the commercial strategy across the region. Your responsibilities will encompass procurement, risk management, pre and post-contract activities, margin enhancement, and fostering a culture of people development across the commercial team.

You will oversee all regional commercial operations for your region, collaborating with an experienced team to deliver outstanding results.

Head of Commercial Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of project profitability across the region.
• Develop, lead, and implement effective commercial strategies for projects.
• Manage staff allocation and resource planning for optimal efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company governance standards.
• Communicate and enforce health and safety strategies within the commercial team.
• Provide independent and constructive challenge to the business, focusing on early intervention, risk management, and alignment with the business's commercial objectives and professional standards.

Head of Commercial Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior commercial role with a main contractor delivering relevant projects.
• Strong understanding of TPC, JCT, or NEC contract
• Strategic thinker with hands-on capability and a results-driven mindset
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Head of Commercial Salary & Benefits:

• Base salary up to £Very Attractive Salary and Package based on experience
• Performance-related bonus of up to 30%
• Executive benefits package
• Influence and autonomy within a growing business
• Clear path for progression

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, excellent leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You should be able to drive profitable results while inspiring and developing a high-performing team. Previous experience in maintenance/property services projects across multiple sites is essential.