Head of Commercial

Job Location

Head of Commercial – Location: Warrington, Midlands, Thame, or Swanley (Hybrid working available)

Business Unit

Social Infrastructure

Reports To

Commercial Director / Managing Director

Role Purpose

The Head of Commercial will lead the commercial strategy and management across our Social Housing and Infrastructure portfolio, ensuring robust governance, profitability, and compliance while supporting operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership – Lead the commercial function across multi‑million‑pound programmes within social housing, compliance, and infrastructure services.
• Develop and embed commercial strategy to support business growth, margin improvement, and risk control.
• Provide high‑level commercial advice to Directors, Operational Leads, and Clients.

Financial & Contract Management

• Oversee commercial reporting, cost management, CVR production, forecasting, and budget control.
• Ensure robust management of NEC, JCT, and bespoke contract forms.
• Lead commercial risk reviews and mitigation strategies.
• Approve and authorise high‑value subcontractor packages and supplier agreements.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a senior commercial representative with key clients, particularly housing associations and local authorities.
• Support dispute resolution, negotiation, and commercial dialogue.
• Build strong working relationships to drive repeat business and partnership growth.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Assistant QSs.
• Drive high performance, continuous improvement, and consistency across operations.
• Support talent development and succession planning within the commercial function.

Business Growth & Strategic Support

• Support bid teams on tenders within the social housing and infrastructure markets.
• Provide commercial input into pricing models, risk assessments, and contract negotiations.
• Contribute to strategic planning and future service development.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience as a Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead, or Head of Commercial.
• Strong track record within social housing, planned works, refurbishment, repairs, compliance, or property services.
• Demonstrable experience leading commercial teams on multi‑million‑pound programmes.
• Expert knowledge of NEC, JCT, and relevant public sector contracts.
• Strong negotiation and client‑facing skills.
• Commercially astute with excellent analytical ability.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
• RICS accreditation or working toward it.
• Experience within infrastructure or wider public‑sector frameworks.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth.
• Immediate interview for qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

United Infrastructure is committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. We support applicants in removing barriers and making the process more accessible and welcome all who can contribute to the role.

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