Commercial Manager – Social Housing Maintenance & Refurbishment Location: Essex / London / Home Counties Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 Car / Allowance Bonus Package Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Company Our client is an established Main Contractor and Maintenance specialist delivering social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, and compliance projects across London and the South East. With a strong reputation for service and delivery, they are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across multiple frameworks and long-term contracts. This role offers the opportunity to help shape a growing division and build lasting relationships with key local authority and housing association clients. The Role You’ll be responsible for overseeing commercial and financial performance across a range of social housing refurbishment and maintenance projects, ensuring robust cost control and successful project deliveryAnd bring on NEW CLIENTS Key Responsibilities: * Manage the full commercial process for maintenance and refurbishment contracts (up to £10m). * Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QS. * Maintain strong client relationships — ideally leveraging existing local authority or Tier 1 contacts. * Ensure accurate forecasting, valuations, and reporting to senior leadership. * Support tender submissions and framework bids with commercial expertise. * Oversee subcontractor accounts, cost management, and contract administration. * Drive value engineering and efficiency improvements. About You * Proven background as a Commercial Manager or Senior QS within social housing, planned maintenance, or refurbishment. * Strong commercial and contractual understanding (JCT, NEC). * Experience managing multiple live projects and commercial teams. * Existing contacts or relationships within local authorities, housing associations, or Tier 1 contractors. * Excellent leadership, analytical, and client communication skills. * Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites across the region. * Existing client contacts and a proven ability to generate new opportunities are highly desirable. What’s On Offer * Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 DOE * Car / allowance, pension, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package * Opportunity to shape and grow a division within an expanding contractor * Long-term career stability and progression to senior leadership roles * Supportive, professional team with a focus on quality and delivery If you’re an experienced Commercial Manager with the drive to lead and develop long-term client partnerships, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. Apply now or contact us in confidence to discuss further