Commercial Manager

West Midlands Permanent £85,000 - £95,000 per year View Job Description
Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in Social Housing Planned Works? Do you thrive on leading commercial teams, driving profitability, and delivering successful refurbishment and investment programmes?
  • Lead the planned maintenance and refurb programme of works.
  • Provide strategic commercial leadership.

About Our Client

We are partnering with a leading construction and property services organisation to recruit a Commercial Manager to join their growing Planned Maintenance division. This is a senior leadership opportunity offering responsibility for multiple social housing contracts and the chance to play a key role in delivering major investment and regeneration programmes across the West Midlands.

Job Description

  • Lead the commercial management of multiple social housing planned works contracts.
  • Drive contract profitability through effective cost control, forecasting and cash flow management.
  • Manage, mentor and develop teams of Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
  • Ensure robust contract administration, commercial governance and risk management.
  • Oversee subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments and final accounts.
  • Identify value engineering opportunities and support commercial improvement initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with Operational Managers, Project Managers and Clients to deliver successful outcomes.
  • Support contract mobilisation, delivery and close-out activities.
  • Produce accurate CVRs, financial reports and forecasts.
  • Protect and maximise contractual entitlements through effective contract management.



The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience operating as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager within Social Housing Planned Works.
  • Experience managing multiple contracts simultaneously.
  • Previous leadership experience with direct reports and responsibility for developing commercial teams.
  • Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
  • Excellent commercial, financial and contractual management capability.
  • Experience producing CVRs, forecasts and financial performance reports.
  • Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Car allowance
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile social housing investment and refurbishment programmes

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
James Balaam
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7083823
Phone number
+441212309367

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Quantity Surveying
Sector
Property
Where
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Balaam
Consultant phone
+441212309367
Job reference
JN-082026-7083823