Commercial Manager - Social Housing Maintenance & Refurbishment

Commercial Manager - Social Housing Maintenance & Refurbishment

Location:

Essex / London / Home Counties

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + Car / Allowance + Bonus + Package

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client is an established Main Contractor and Maintenance specialist delivering social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, and compliance projects across London and the South East. With a strong reputation for service and delivery, they are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across multiple frameworks and long-term contracts.

This role offers the opportunity to help shape a growing division and build lasting relationships with key local authority and housing association clients.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing commercial and financial performance across a range of social housing refurbishment and maintenance projects, ensuring robust cost control and successful project delivery. And bring on NEW CLIENTS.

• Manage the full commercial process for maintenance and refurbishment contracts (up to £10m+).
• Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QS.
• Maintain strong client relationships – ideally leveraging existing local authority or Tier 1 contacts.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, valuations, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Support tender submissions and framework bids with commercial expertise.
• Oversee subcontractor accounts, cost management, and contract administration.
• Drive value engineering and efficiency improvements.

• Proven background as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS within social housing, planned maintenance, or refurbishment.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding (JCT, NEC).
• Experience managing multiple live projects and commercial teams.
• Existing contacts or relationships within local authorities, housing associations, or Tier 1 contractors.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and client communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites across the region.
• Existing client contacts and a proven ability to generate new opportunities are highly desirable.

• Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 DOE
• Car / allowance, pension, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to shape and grow a division within an expanding contractor
• Long‑term career stability and progression to senior leadership roles
• Supportive, professional team with a focus on quality and delivery

If you’re an experienced Commercial Manager with the drive to lead and develop long‑term client partnerships, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

📩 Apply now or contact us in confidence to discuss further