Regional Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the property services sector seeks a Regional Commercial Manager for Cardiff. In this senior role, you will oversee commercial functions, drive strategy, and mentor teams across regional offices. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a bonus scheme along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working (1 day WFH per week)

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Company benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience within property services, retrofit, or planned maintenance.
• Experience managing teams at Commercial Manager or Managing QS level.
• Familiarity with NHF contracts and Schedule of Rates.

Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors across five offices.
• Reporting on margins, forecasts, and commercial KPIs to the SMT and Board.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks, losses, and margin erosion.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Strategy

Risk Management

Education

RICS qualification or working toward it

Job description

Job Description

Title: Regional Commercial Manager

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + £10,000 car allowance + 20% bonus

Sector: Property Services/Maintenance

Start Date: ASAP

The Company

Our client is a long-established and highly respected multi-regional main contractor operating in the property services sector. With a strong UK presence and a reputation for excellence, they deliver retrofit decarbonisation and planned maintenance framework projects — primarily for social housing providers.

They offer a secure pipeline of work, excellent career development opportunities, and are widely recognised as one of the best employers in the industry.

The Role: Regional Commercial Manager

This is a senior-level Regional Commercial Manager role overseeing all commercial functions across the South, South West, and South Wales, operating from five regional offices.

As Regional Commercial Manager, you will report directly to the Regional Director and play a pivotal role in shaping commercial strategy, leading teams, and delivering profitable project outcomes.

Key responsibilities of the Regional Commercial Manager include:

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Managing and mentoring Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors across five offices

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Leading monthly WIP reviews and invoicing performance across business units

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Driving commercial consistency and compliance across all regional operations

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Reporting on margins, forecasts, and commercial KPIs to the SMT and Board

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Identifying and managing commercial risks, losses, and margin erosion

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Supporting new bids and pricing strategies from a commercial standpoint

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Enhancing commercial best practices and developing high-performing teams

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Acting as the commercial face of the region, building strong client relationships

This Regional Commercial Manager role is suited to someone who thrives in a strategic leadership position and wants to make a real commercial impact at a regional level.

The Person – Regional Commercial Manager Profile

To be successful as Regional Commercial Manager, you’ll ideally have:

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Strong experience within property services, retrofit, or planned maintenance

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A background in social housing is beneficial but not essential

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Experience managing teams at Commercial Manager or Managing QS level

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RICS qualification or working toward it

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Familiarity with NHF contracts and Schedule of Rates

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The ability to produce board-level reporting and lead commercial strategy

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A proactive, innovative mindset with excellent leadership and stakeholder skills

The Reward for the Regional Commercial Manager

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Base salary up to £100,000

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£10,000 car allowance

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Bonus scheme up to 20%

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Flexible working (1 day WFH per week)

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25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

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Company benefits package

To Apply:

If you’re ready to take on a strategic, senior-level role as Regional Commercial Manager, contact Foresight Search today for a confidential discussion — or to explore oany other vacancy