At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee commercial management of social housing projects and drive cost control.
- Company: Established firm in the construction sector with a focus on social impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for growth and impactful partnerships.
- Why this job: Make a difference in community housing while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location: Kent and surrounding areas (travel required)
Salary: 70/80k
About the Role
My well established client is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial management of their long-term TAC 1 delivering responsive repairs, voids, compliance works, and planned investment programmes for their client. This role will be responsible for driving cost control, value optimisation, and quality assurance across a diverse social housing portfolio. The successful candidate will ensure commercial governance, subcontractor compliance, and alignment with the company’s financial and strategic objectives.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Commercial Manager will play a key role in protecting commercial performance and supporting long-term partnership delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a detailed understanding of contract terms, order procedures, and KPI frameworks.
- Manage commercial risk through maintaining the contract risk register and issuing early warning notices where appropriate.
- Monitor actual costs against target and cumulative budgets on a monthly basis.
- Analyse repair cost trends and basket pricing performance to identify potential cost drift.
- Manage commercial performance across responsive repairs, voids, and planned works programmes.
- Price and agree variations, maintain the change register, and assess entitlement for extensions of time.
- Protect the company’s position when works are instructed prior to formal agreement.
- Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring contractual alignment with the main contract and compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
- Prepare commercial reports and dashboards for Alliance Team meetings and strategic Core Group reviews.
- Support annual rate review processes through benchmarking and cost trend analysis.
- Prepare and agree final accounts, reconcile incentive retention, and ensure variations are captured to protect cash flow.
- Assess defect liability exposure and maintain a risk-adjusted margin forecast.
Compliance and Governance
- Ensure subcontractors and operations meet required standards including:
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- NICEIC and Gas Safe requirements
- Safeguarding and GDPR obligations
- Asbestos management procedures
- Health
Commercial Quantity Surveyor in Kent employer: Bridge Recruitment UK Limited
Our company is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Kent that fosters professional growth and development for our employees. With a strong focus on social housing, we provide meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact in the community while ensuring competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values quality, compliance, and innovation in delivering essential services.
Contact Details:
Bridge Recruitment UK Limited Recruitment Team
