London (Hybrid Working)
We are recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager to join a well-established and growing business unit within a leading UK construction and property services organisation.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for the commercial management of a major responsive maintenance, voids and special projects contract with an annual value of circa £20m, supported by a team of three commercial professionals.
You will play a pivotal role across work winning, governance, operational delivery and client engagement, ensuring strong financial performance while developing high‑performing teams and long‑term customer relationships.
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you will take full ownership of commercial strategy and performance across your portfolio, operating at both pre‑ and post‑contract stages.
Key responsibilities
- Providing senior commercial leadership across live contracts and future opportunities
- Driving robust financial performance including profit, cash flow, risk and compliance
- Producing accurate, timely commercial reporting for senior stakeholders and clients
- Leading, mentoring and developing a high‑performing commercial team
- Playing an active role in strategic decision‑making and operational delivery
- Building trusted, long‑term relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
- Supporting repeat business and identifying future growth opportunities
- Championing sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives
About You
- Proven experience operating as a Commercial Manager on contracts of £15m–£20m+
- Strong background in social housing, FM, responsive maintenance or planned works
- Advanced knowledge of contract conditions, subcontracts and commercial governance
- Excellent financial acumen with experience managing risk, compliance and reporting
- Confident, client‑facing communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Proven people manager with a track record of developing and retaining talent
- London‑based (or commutable) and comfortable with hybrid working and site/client visits
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