Strategic Commercial Manager, Social Housing Repairs

Howells Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee a GBP20m portfolio of repairs and maintenance projects in Dartford, Kent. You will be responsible for driving the commercial strategy, managing project P&L, and enhancing contract performance. Successful candidates will demonstrate proven experience in a similar role, strong leadership, and stakeholder management skills. The position offers a base salary up to GBP85,000 with a performance-related bonus and clear paths for progression in a growing business.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Benefits package

Influence and autonomy

Clear path for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar commercial role with a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of relevant contract types.
• Experience in social housing/property services projects across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial strategy across social housing contracts.
• Manage project P&L, forecasts, and valuations.
• Collaborate with operational teams for contract performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Results-driven mindset

Tools

TPC/JCT/NEC contracts

Job description

A leading social housing contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee a GBP20m portfolio of repairs and maintenance projects in Dartford, Kent. You will be responsible for driving the commercial strategy, managing project P&L, and enhancing contract performance. Successful candidates will demonstrate proven experience in a similar role, strong leadership, and stakeholder management skills. The position offers a base salary up to GBP85,000 with a performance-related bonus and clear paths for progression in a growing business.