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Commercial Manager

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Posting date: 17 September 2025
Salary: £75,000 to £100,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 September 2025
Location: London, London, W1K3JP
Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 028_1758096939

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Summary

Commercial Manager - Social Housing


Location: London (Hybrid with site visits)


Salary: £75,000 - £100,000 per annum


Contract: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading housing services organisation in London. This is a permanent position paying £75,000 - £100,000 with hybrid working and regular site visits.

You will oversee commercial operations across housing contracts, manage a commercial team, and ensure financial performance and compliance while supporting growth within the social housing sector.

Key responsibilities:

  • Oversee applications for payment, ensuring contract conditions are applied correctly

  • Lead and mentor the commercial team, providing training and development

  • Provide commercial advice to clients and present clear options and solutions

  • Manage preparation and submission of applications for payment and variations

  • Produce monthly reports on cost, progress, and performance

  • Resolve disputes, claims, and queries between clients, contractors, and suppliers

  • Control project budgets and ensure delivery to agreed standards and timescales

  • Implement and maintain robust commercial processes and controls

  • Negotiate contracts, prices, and variations with clients and subcontractors

  • Review tender documents, bills of quantities, and commercial frameworks

  • Identify risks and opportunities, providing guidance on mitigation strategies

  • Support business development and strategic growth initiatives

Requirements:

  • Degree or HNC in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying

  • 3+ years' experience as a Commercial Manager in the housing sector

  • Strong background in social housing maintenance contracts (essential)

  • Strong knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SoR)

  • Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring commercial teams

  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

  • Strong financial management skills with attention to detail

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Teams

What's on offer:

  • £75,000 - £100,000 salary depending on experience

  • Permanent role with hybrid working and site visits

  • Opportunity to shape commercial strategy in a respected housing organisation

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Commercial Manager with a strong social housing background to step into a senior role. If you're looking for a new challenge where you can make a real difference and earn a competitive package, we'd like to hear from you.

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