Commercial Manager

  • Build Recruitment
  • City, Swindon
  • 24/09/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Commercial Manager Social Housing Planned Works

Location: Swindon
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000
Type: Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a growing contractor delivering major social housing planned works, refurbishment and retrofit programmes.

This is a senior role overseeing the commercial delivery of three large-scale contracts, while leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.

Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager:
  • Lead commercial delivery across multiple planned works contracts.
  • Manage and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors.
  • Drive cost control, forecasting, profitability and commercial performance.
  • Manage procurement, subcontractors, valuations, variations and final accounts.
  • Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
  • Work closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners.
  • Provide strategic commercial leadership and support business growth.

Projects Include
  • Social housing planned maintenance
  • Refurbishment and regeneration
  • Retrofit and decarbonisation
  • EWI, roofing and building envelope works
  • Windows and doors
  • Fire safety and compliance
  • External and communal refurbishment

We are looking for a Commercial Manager / Senior Commercial professional with experience in:

  • Social housing planned works
  • Refurbishment or regeneration
  • Retrofit / decarbonisation
  • Residential construction
  • Multi-site programmes

Strong knowledge of JCT, NEC or partnering contracts is preferred, along with proven experience managing commercial teams and improving financial performance.

MRICS or a relevant degree is desirable, as is PAS 2035 experience.

What's on Offer?
  • Senior leadership opportunity
  • Major social housing and refurbishment portfolio
  • Career progression
  • Competitive salary
  • Car allowance, bonus and benefits

Interested? Apply now for a confidential discussion or contact Chelsie at build recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed)