Full job descriptionCommercial Manager
Location: High Wycombe (Office-based initially - 5 days per week)
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Package
The Opportunity
Our client, a leading main contractor, is looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to join their established team delivering a long-term MOD housing maintenance contract based in High Wycombe.
With five years remaining on the current contract, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, high-performing commercial team and play a key role in the successful delivery of a major programme. The client is also open to considering an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor who is ready to step into their first Commercial Manager position and prove themselves.
This is a fast-paced commercial role focused on high-volume, low-value works across MOD housing, including voids, reactive maintenance and repairs.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage the commercial aspects of a busy MOD housing maintenance contract.
*Oversee the commercial delivery of voids, responsive repairs, maintenance and reactive works.
*Ensure projects remain compliant with MOD standards, contractual obligations and health & safety requirements.
*Monitor costs, valuations and profitability across multiple concurrent workstreams.
*Administer contracts, including variations, scope changes, client communications and claims management.
*Work closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and commercially.
*Produce accurate commercial reports and analyse data using Microsoft Excel.
*Apply National Housing Federation (NHF) Schedule of Rates within commercial assessments and cost management.
*Support the commercial team in maintaining financial performance and achieving contractual KPIs.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
*Previous commercial experience within a main contractor environment.
*Experience working on social housing, housing maintenance, repairs, FM or property services contracts.
*Strong understanding of NHF Schedule of Rates.
*Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUPs.
*Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management experience within high-volume, fast-paced environments.
*Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and organisational skills.
*The ability to build strong relationships with both operational teams and clients.
What’s on Offer
*Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience.
*Opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to progress into a Commercial Manager role.
*Long-term contract security with five years remaining on the current programme.
*Mentoring and career development from an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor.
*Opportunity to join a well-established, supportive commercial team with genuine long-term career prospects.
Working Arrangements
*Based at the High Wycombe office five days per week initially.
*Hybrid/home working may be considered once established within the role and team.
*Candidates should ideally be located within a commutable distance of High Wycombe, as location is a key requirement.