Commercial Manager in Belfast

Choice Services (Ireland) Ltd is part of the Choice Housing Group and provides response repairs and maintenance services to over 9,000 properties including housing, apartments and office buildings. The building services we provide include: Response maintenance; Change of tenancy repairs; Adaptions for disabled tenants; Project works; Electrical testing and Asbestos monitoring.

Choice Services is seeking a Commercial Manager to play a key role in the commercial and operational success of our maintenance and property services business. Working across a diverse portfolio of contracts, you will lead on contract performance, commercial management, supplier relationships and financial oversight, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, sustainably and to the highest standards. This is a varied and influential role where you'll work closely with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, manage risk, improve performance and support business growth. From overseeing budgets and contract compliance to negotiating agreements and developing new business opportunities, you'll have a direct impact on the success and future direction of the organisation.

As part of the wider Choice Housing Group, you'll join an organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high quality services across Northern Ireland. Whether you're an experienced commercial professional from maintenance, facilities management, construction or property services, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference.

Essential criteria:

• A technical knowledge of building maintenance / facilities management operations.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a role that involves significant Commercial Management (minimum £8m per annum).
• Experience of contracts in the maintenance and facilities management sector e.g. NEC, JCT.
• Experience in monitoring costs against budget.
• Experience in Schedules of Rates (NHF).
• Strong knowledge of IT system for POP and Order Valuations.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 5 years of service and 12 public holidays.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Generous Car Allowance.
• 1 month full and 1 month half paid sick leave.
• Death in service benefit x3 annual salary.
• Bereavement leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Learning and Development opportunities to include paid Professional Membership fees.
• Health cash plan to include optional additional cover for dependents and spouse.

Completed applications should be returned by 12.00pm, Tuesday 17th November 2026. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of essential qualifications and provide documentary evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. We are committed to adhering to the Access NI Code of Practice/Service Level of Agreement in relation to requesting disclosure checks and processing information in accordance with the code. All applicants are subject to an Access NI check. Choice has a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offender and is available upon request. The Association reserves the right to create a reserve list following the interview process. The panel may enhance the criteria to facilitate shortlisting of the post. Choice Services Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.