At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a £30m+ investment programme and shape procurement strategy.
- Company: Join a leading housing association with a focus on commercial culture.
- Benefits: Work from home, supportive team, and potential for career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow a team and develop commercial training needs.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in transforming commercial foundations and governance.
- Qualifications: Experience in planned works, contract management, and social housing is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.
Goodman Masson are proud to be supporting a leading housing association in their search for a Commercial Lead to take ownership of the commercial function across a £30m+ planned investment programme. This is a newly created role offering genuine influence — the organisation is building its commercial culture from the ground up, and you will be at the heart of this transformation.
A £30m+ live programme encompassing kitchens and bathrooms (circa £9m), windows and doors, cyclical decorations and flooring, heating replacements, decarbonisation and energy efficiency, roofing, building safety works, plus commercial support for a newly procured repairs contract.
- Real scope to shape procurement strategy, embed commercial governance, and influence business planning and cost modelling.
- Opportunity to identify and develop commercial training needs across the investment management team.
- Potential to grow a commercial team, with early-stage plans to recruit a graduate Quantity Surveyor.
- Hybrid working within a supportive and newly formed team environment.
- Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contract forms.
- Proven track record in planned works or framework contract management.
- Experience in social housing, local authority, or a regulated environment is advantageous.
- Commercially astute, with the confidence to challenge contractor applications and drive value for money across a complex, multi-workstream programme.
- Review contracts and identify risks.
- Establish and maintain a commercial risk log.
This role is ideal for someone who is eager to make an immediate impact and establish strong commercial foundations quickly.
We also offer a £300 referral fee for any successful introduction — please share with anyone in your network who may be suitable.
Team Leader - WORK FROM HOME! in London employer: Goodman Masson
Goodman Masson is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead and shape the commercial function within a dynamic housing association. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, you will have the chance to influence significant investment programmes while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working. Join us to be part of a transformative journey that values your expertise and fosters professional development in a collaborative environment.
