Housing Commercial Manager

Housing Commercial Manager

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Housing Commercial Manager to oversee the financial and contractual management of large-scale housing maintenance and compliance contracts within a fast-paced property environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with strong commercial, finance and contract management expertise, ideally gained within the social housing or construction sector. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, delivering value for money and supporting the strategic management of housing maintenance services.

Key Duties:

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of housing maintenance and compliance contracts worth over £50m annually

• Oversee JCT Measured Term Contract processes, including reviewing applications, issuing certificates and managing pay less notices

• Chair monthly commercial review meetings and challenge contractor submissions where required

• Monitor budgets, expenditure and forecasts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance

• Apply and manage performance-related payment deductions in line with contractual frameworks

• Support budget planning, annual contract reviews and long-term financial forecasting

• Develop and improve financial systems, controls and operational processes

• Promote Open Book accounting principles and support financial awareness across operational teams

Requirements:

• AAT qualified with significant post-qualification finance experience

• Proven experience managing contract finances within social housing or construction

• Strong knowledge of JCT Measured Term Contracts

• Experience with Open Book accounting and advanced MS Excel skills

• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders

• Membership of RICS, CIH or equivalent professional body desirable

• Ability to manage sensitive financial and commercial issues confidently and professionally