Head of Commercial – Social Housing: Planned, Decarb & Repairs
>£110K + Bonus + Benefits
Northern Region
We are working with a leading regeneration contractor to recruit a Head of Commercial to deliver a £50m region, delivering planned maintenance, decarbonisation/retrofit and repairs for Housing Associations, Local Councils, and RSLs across the North of the UK.
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 regional commercial operations for your region, collaborating with an experienced team to deliver outstanding results.
Head of Commercial Key Responsibilities:
* Take full ownership of project profitability across the region.
* Develop, lead, and implement effective commercial strategies for projects.
* Manage staff allocation and resource planning for optimal efficiency.
* Ensure compliance with company governance standards.
* Communicate and enforce health and safety strategies within the commercial team.
* Provide independent and constructive challenge to the business, focusing on early intervention, risk management, and alignment with the business's commercial objectives and professional standards.
Head of Commercial Experience:
* Proven experience in a senior 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
Head of Commercial Salary & Benefits:
* Base salary up to £110,000
* Performance-related bonus of up to 30%
* Executive 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 maintenance/property services projects across multiple sites is essential.
For a chance of securing this fantastic role, please apply online or contact Dave Widdison on 07375046586 for more information.