Regional Commercial Manager

Howells Solutions Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regeneration contractor seeks a Regional Commercial Manager to oversee commercial strategy for social housing projects across the Midlands. You will manage project performance, P&L, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery. The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and proven experience in a senior commercial role. Salary up to £105,000 and a performance-based bonus are offered, along with an executive benefits package and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Executive benefits package

Clear path for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior commercial role with a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of contract types like TPC, JCT, or NEC.
• Excellent leadership and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial strategy for social housing contracts.
• Manage project P&L and financial reporting.
• Enhance contract performance with operational teams.
• Champion innovation and drive growth initiatives.

Skills

Strong leadership

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Results-driven mindset

Strategic thinking

Tools

TPC

JCT

NEC contracts

Job description

Regional Commercial Manager - Social Housing Refurb & Decarbonisation
105K + Bonus + Benefits
West & East Midlands

We are working with a leading regeneration contractor to recruit a Senior Commercial Manager to deliver a 50m region: planned maintenance, decarbonisation/retrofit and high-rise refurbishment projects across the Midlands for Housing Associations, Local Councils, and RSLs.

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.

Senior Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the commercial strategy across multiple social housing contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Managing project P&L, forecasts, valuations, and reporting to consistently achieve or exceed financial objectives.
• Partnering with operational teams to enhance contract performance and maximise client satisfaction.
• Supporting contract mobilisation, execution, and ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Championing innovation and identifying opportunities to drive growth, efficiency, and added value.

Senior Commercial Manager 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

Senior Commercial Manager Salary & Benefits:

• Base salary up to 105,000
• Performance-related bonus 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 social housing/property services projects across multiple sites is essential.

For a chance of securing this role, please apply online now or contact Bianca on (phone number removed) for more information.