Commercial Manager

Description:

MMP Consultancy is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a permanent opportunity based in South East London. This position offers a salary of £63,000 plus a 10% market uplift for the first year, with a hybrid working arrangement of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home, subject to business requirements.
Working within a social housing maintenance environment, you'll take ownership of the commercial function, managing a team of Quantity Surveyors and ensuring contracts deliver maximum value and commercial performance. This is a leadership role focused on contractor management, commercial governance, cost control, and supporting the successful delivery of DLO and outsourced maintenance works.
Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors across maintenance and planned works contracts.
Ensure robust commercial controls are in place across all projects and workstreams.
Oversee cost management, valuations, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Drive value for money and commercial performance across DLO and contractor-delivered works.
Manage contractor relationships and challenge performance where necessary.
Review and approve contractual claims, variations, and final accounts.
Support procurement and contract management activities.
Monitor budgets and expenditure, identifying risks and opportunities.
Provide commercial advice and guidance to operational and senior management teams.
Ensure contractual compliance and adherence to organisational procedures.
Develop and improve commercial processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms.
Support the delivery of business objectives through effective commercial management.
Requirements:

Strong experience in a Commercial Manager or senior Quantity Surveying position.
Experience managing and developing Quantity Surveying teams.
Background within social housing, property maintenance, construction, or a Tier 1 contractor environment.
Strong understanding of repairs, maintenance, DLO operations, and contractor management.
Proven experience delivering value for money and commercial efficiencies.
Excellent knowledge of contract administration, cost control, and financial management.
Experience managing contractor performance and commercial risk.
Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Ability to analyse financial information and make commercially sound decisions.
Good understanding of relevant construction and commercial regulations.
Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be advantageous