Commercial Manager

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.