Senior Commercial Manager

Salary/Rate:£85000 - £110000 per annum

Job type:Perm

Town/City:Solihull

County:West Midlands

Sector:Construction/Property

Job ref:65601

Post Date:03.10.25

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Dave Widdison

Director

+44 (0) 7375 046586

david.widdison@wearehowells.co.uk

About the Role

Senior Commercial Manager - Social Housing Refurb & Decarbonisation
>£110K + Bonus + Benefits
West Midlands Region

We are working with a leading regeneration contractor to recruit a Senior Commercial Manager to deliver a £50m region: planned maintenance, decarbonisation/retrofit and high-rise refurbishment projects across the West Midlands for Housing Associations, Local Councils, and RSLs.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will 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.

Senior Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities:

Overseeing the commercial strategy across multiple social housing contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Managing project P&L, forecasts, valuations, and reporting to consistently achieve or exceed financial objectives.
Partnering with operational teams to enhance contract performance and maximise client satisfaction.
Supporting contract mobilisation, execution, and ongoing improvement initiatives.
Championing innovation and identifying opportunities to drive growth, efficiency, and added value.

Senior Commercial Manager 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

Senior Commercial Manager 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 social housing/property services projects across multiple sites is essential.

For a chance of securing this fantastic role, please apply online now or contact Dave Widdison on 07375 046586 for more information.

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