Senior Commercial Manager - Maintenance Contracts

Wates; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS in Barnsley is seeking a driven Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities across Responsive Maintenance contracts and ensure robust governance and profitability. You will manage forecasts, risks and opportunities while building strong relationships with customers and supply chain partners.

The role requires proven experience in repairs/maintenance or construction, with excellent leadership and negotiation skills to influence at all levels of the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Commercial Manager in repairs, maintenance, housing or construction.
• Strong governance and contract management knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills.
• Ability to influence at all business levels.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across Responsive Maintenance contracts.
• Drive governance, compliance and best practice.
• Manage contract profitability, cash flow, forecasts and performance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support mobilisation, delivery and final accounts.
• Develop and mentor commercial teams.
• Build relationships with customers, consultants and supply chain.
• Support tender strategies and work-winning opportunities.
• Produce insightful commercial reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure commercial processes are robust, compliant and focused on delivering exceptional outcomes.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract governance

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Job description

WPS in Barnsley is seeking a driven Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities across Responsive Maintenance contracts and ensure robust governance and profitability. You will manage forecasts, risks and opportunities while building strong relationships with customers and supply chain partners.

The role requires proven experience in repairs/maintenance or construction, with excellent leadership and negotiation skills to influence at all levels of the business.