Howells Solutions Limited | Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Social Housing – Planned Maintenance Up to £90K + Benefits Kent/London We are working with a leading social housing/property services business to recruit a Commercial Manager to join their planned works team. Following several contract wins and a strong order book, we seek a qualified and competent commercial leader with solid experience working on planned maintenance contracts, including kitchen and bathroom schemes, passive fire/FRA, decarbonisation works, electrical remediation, legal/disrepair and voids. You will be an effective leader with the ability to develop a highly talented and motivated commercial team as well as build excellent relationships with other business functions, customers, consultants and the supply chain. You will have a proven track record of delivering planned maintenance contracts, achieving targeted profit margins and strategic growth. The Commercial Manager will be responsible for delivering all commercial operations on a portfolio of planned maintenance contracts circa £20m, managing the commercial team. You will prepare and present weekly/monthly reports on financial performance and WIP, working alongside the Operations Manager, to ensure that contracts are running on time and to budget. Key Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management Previous experience of working for a social housing contractor Experience of contract law Excellent verbal and written communicator Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge NHF Schedule of Rates Financial and commercial awareness Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines Ability to negotiate and influence Self-motivated Flexible & adaptable Resilient Salary & Benefits You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full-time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £90K + Benefits. JBRP1_UKTJ