Senior Commercial Manager

Dickens Heath; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction company is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial strategy across social housing contracts in the West Midlands. You will manage project P&L, collaborate with operational teams, and champion innovation within a supportive environment. A competitive salary up to £110,000 plus bonuses and benefits is offered.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus up to 30%

Executive benefits package

Clear path for progression

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Overseeing commercial strategy across social housing contracts.
• Managing project P&L and financial reporting.
• Partnering with operational teams to enhance performance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Job description

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 West Midlands for Housing Associations, Local Councils, and RSLs.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will 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 £110,000

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 social housing/property services projects across multiple sites is essential.