Commercial Assurance Manager (Property Services)
£71,320 + Essential Car User Allowance
Full-time – 35 hours per week
South East London - Hybrid
Hexagon is an innovative and responsive housing association working in partnership with a range of local authorities to meet housing needs across Southeast London. With a turnover of £40m, 120 staff and over 4,000 homes, Hexagon is continually improving the quality and range of our affordable homes and services.
As an organisation we are concerned with people, their homes, and communities. We make good quality, affordable housing, and services available to people in the local areas we serve, and work to extend opportunities and improve the neighbourhoods they live in.
We are seeking a commercially strong, detail focused Commercial Assurance Manager to lead robust cost control over Hexagon’s repairs, maintenance, compliance, planned investment, building safety and specialist property contracts. You will also provide independent commercial assurance across Property Services contracts and support continuous improvement through audit, data analysis and performance challenge.
This new role sits at the heart of Property Services providing robust commercial oversight of contracts, supplier performance, expenditure, variations, recharges and cost recovery opportunities. You will use data, financial analysis, and contract management expertise to identify efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve commercial performance.
This is a hands-on commercial assurance role for someone who can interrogate contractor submissions line by line, compare charges against orders, schedule of rates, specifications, job history and previous payments, and challenge poor practice.
Our ideal candidate will have:
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Significant commercial/QS/Contract Management experience
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Relevant professional or degree level qualification or significant relevant work experience
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Proven ability to interrogate invoices and identify overpayments
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Experience challenging contractor costs
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Understanding of social housing cost drivers
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Excel and data analysis skills
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Social Housing or contractor experience
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Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates, NEC, JCT or Term Maintenance Contracts.
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Experience recovering contractor recharges, latent defect claims, warranty claims, or insu...
Commercial Assurance Manager (Property Services) in Walthamstow employer: Hexagon Housing Association Ltd
Hexagon is an exceptional employer, dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents in South East London through innovative housing solutions. With a strong focus on employee engagement and professional development, we offer a supportive work culture that values flexibility and empowerment, alongside competitive benefits such as private medical insurance and generous annual leave. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your career in a Great Place to Work accredited environment.
Contact Details:
Hexagon Housing Association Ltd Recruitment Team
