Jobs in Walter's Ash

Commercial Manager

Location: High Wycombe (Office-based initially - 5 days per week)

Salary: Up to £90,000 + Package

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading main contractor, is looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to join their established team delivering a long-term MOD housing maintenance contract based in High Wycombe.

With five years remaining on the current contract, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, high-performing commercial team and play a key role in the successful delivery of a major programme. The client is also open to considering an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor who is ready to step into their first Commercial Manager position and prove themselves.

This is a fast-paced commercial role focused on high-volume, low-value works across MOD housing, including voids, reactive maintenance and repairs.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the commercial aspects of a busy MOD housing maintenance contract.
Oversee the commercial delivery of voids, responsive repairs, maintenance and reactive works.
Ensure projects remain compliant with MOD standards, contractual obligations and health & safety requirements.
Monitor costs, valuations and profitability across multiple concurrent workstreams.
Administer contracts, including variations, scope changes, client communications and claims management.
Work closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and commercially.
Produce accurate commercial reports and analyse data using Microsoft Excel.
Apply National Housing Federation (NHF) Schedule of Rates within commercial assessments and cost management.
Support the commercial team in maintaining financial performance and achieving contractual KPIs.
About You

The successful candidate will have:

Previous commercial experience within a main contractor environment.
Experience working on social housing, housing maintenance, repairs, FM or property services contracts.
Strong understanding of NHF Schedule of Rates.
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUPs.
Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management experience within high-volume, fast-paced environments.
Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and organisational skills.
The ability to build strong relationships with both operational teams and clients.
What's on Offer

Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience.
Opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to progress into a Commercial Manager role.
Long-term contract security with five years remaining on the current programme.
Mentoring and career development from an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor.
Opportunity to join a well-established, supportive commercial team with genuine long-term career prospects.
Working Arrangements

Based at the High Wycombe office five days per week initially.
Hybrid/home working may be considered once established within the role and team.
Candidates should ideally be located within a commutable distance of High Wycombe, as location is a key requirement