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Interim Commercial Manager

Cornwall Temporary £500 - £600 per day View Job Description
Our client is looking for an Interim Commercial Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across our commercial, procurement, and contract management activities. This is a key interim appointment to strengthen commercial governance, drive performance across major maintenance and capital programmes, and ensure robust financial and contractual control during a period of transformation and service improvement.
  • Competitive Day rate
  • Possibility of becoming permanent role

About Our Client

A social housing provider in Cornwall, managing and maintaining homes on behalf of Cornwall Council and delivering high quality housing services to communities across the county. We are committed to providing safe, sustainable, and affordable homes while driving value for money and commercial excellence.

Job Description

  • Provide commercial oversight across planned and responsive works to ensure value for money.
  • Manage and control budgets, forecasts, and spend against the HRA business plan.
  • Lead on contract management, including variations, claims, and performance monitoring.
  • Lead and chair all core group and commercial review meetings across Property Services.
  • Horizon scan for commercial risks, cost pressures, and emerging opportunities, taking early action where required.
  • Support procurement strategies for works and services in line with regulations.
  • Act as the main commercial point of contact for contractors and internal teams.
  • Identify and manage commercial and financial risks across programmes.
  • Provide clear commercial advice to project, surveying, and operational teams.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, contract procedures, and governance.
  • Support performance reporting on cost, value, and contractor delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement in commercial and contract management practices.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven track record within social housing, local government, or property services
  • Experience working at Senior QS level and above
  • Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and public sector procurement
  • Experience managing large scale maintenance or capital works programmes
  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels
  • Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent (RICS/CIOB desirable)

What's on Offer

  • £500-£600 day rate
  • Remote working
Contact
Sam Westhead
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6947917
Phone number
+44 161 829 0362

Job summary

Job function
Construction
Subsector
Commercial Manager
Sector
Property
Location
Cornwall
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Sam Westhead
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0362
Job reference
JN-022026-6947917