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.