Commercial Manager - Repairs & Maintenance

Commercial Manager - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance£85K + packageKent

We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit a Commercial Manager to join their business in Kent, delivering a £20m portfolio of repairs, planned maintenance and decarbonisation projects. This role would suit a Managing Surveyor looking for progression into a Commercial Manager post.

As a key member of the leadership team, you play a crucial role in driving the commercial strategy across the region. Your responsibilities will encompass procurement, risk management, pre and post-contract activities, margin enhancement, and fostering a culture of people development across the commercial team.

You will oversee all commercial operations for your region, collaborating with an experienced team to deliver outstanding results.

Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the commercial strategy across multiple social housing contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Managing project P&L, forecasts, valuations, and reporting to consistently achieve or exceed financial objectives.
• Partnering with operational teams to enhance contract performance and maximise client satisfaction.
• Supporting contract mobilisation, execution, and ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Championing innovation and identifying opportunities to drive growth, efficiency, and added value.

Commercial Manager Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar commercial role with a main contractor delivering relevant projects.
• Strong understanding of TPC, JCT, or NEC contract
• Strategic thinker with hands-on capability and a results-driven mindset
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Commercial Manager Salary & Benefits:

• Base salary up to £85,000
• Performance-related bonus
• Benefits package
• Influence and autonomy within a growing business
• Clear path for progression

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, excellent leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You should be able to drive profitable results while inspiring and developing a high-performing team. Previous experience in social housing/property services projects across multiple sites is essential.

For a chance of securing this role, please apply online now or contact Bianca on for more information.