Strategic Commercial Manager - Housing & Sustainability

Sovereign Network Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the UK is seeking a Commercial Officer to support the financial and contractual delivery of maintenance and retrofit programmes. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, administer construction contracts, and produce financial reports. Strong analytical skills and experience in construction or procurement are essential. This role offers a range of benefits including generous vacation and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme – up to 12% matched

Life cover from day one

Access to retail vouchers

Discounts on gyms and wellbeing packages

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial, procurement or cost management role within construction.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts (NEC, JCT) and procurement governance.
• Confident in engaging with contractors, consultants, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile budgets and forecasts across multiple programmes.
• Administer mid-level construction contracts, managing variations and payments.
• Produce financial and commercial reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Financial tracking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree or part‑qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial tracking tools

Job description

A leading housing association in the UK is seeking a Commercial Officer to support the financial and contractual delivery of maintenance and retrofit programmes. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, administer construction contracts, and produce financial reports. Strong analytical skills and experience in construction or procurement are essential. This role offers a range of benefits including generous vacation and pension schemes.