Senior Commercial Manager

Axis , part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services. We employ more than 1,500 people and support over 250 clients across London and the South East. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the Axis CLC group, we help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and clients fully compliant.
The Role
We are recruiting for a Senior Commercial Manager to take full commercial responsibility for responsive repairs maintenance contracts.
This role requires a strong understanding of the pace, complexity and commercial structure of high-volume reactive works, particularly within Price Per Property (PPP) and NHF Schedule of Rates (SoR) environments.
Reporting to the Commercial Finance Director, and working closely with the Contracts Manager and Head of Commercial, you will take ownership of commercial performance, supporting operational teams to deliver profitable and compliant contract outcomes.
Responsibilities
* As a Senior Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include:
* Take ownership of the commercial performance of responsive repairs contracts.
* Manage PPP and NHF Schedule of Rates (SoR) mechanisms to maximise profitability and commercial control.
* Monitor and manage Completed Not Invoiced (CNI) levels and oversee bulk closure processes.
* Procure and negotiate subcontract work packages.
* Review subcontractor claims, variations and commercial submissions.
* Identify and resolve profit shortfalls and commercial performance risks.
* Provide commercial reporting to clients, including PPP capped expenditure analysis.
* Work collaboratively with operational teams to improve efficiency, cost control and margin.
* Ensure contract compliance and maintain strong client relationships.
About You
To succeed as a Senior Commercial Manager, you will demonstrate:
* Proven experience working within a responsive repairs contracting environment, ideally within social housing.
* Strong knowledge of Price Per Property (PPP) and/or NHF Schedule of Rates (SoR) commercial models.
* Experience managing commercial performance within social housing maintenance contracts.
* Experience managing subcontractor relationships and commercial negotiations.
* Strong analytical and reporting capability, including advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
* A commercially driven mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume maintenance environment.
What We Offer
* £75,000 - £85,000 base salary depending upon experience
* Non contractual performance related bonus
* Pension scheme, medical scheme options and life assurance
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)
* 1 paid volunteer day
* £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
* Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC
Why Axis CLC
Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know