Commercial Manager

Crawley, Sussex
Build Recruitment

Job Title: Commercial Manager

Location: Crawley, UK
Salary: Up to £95,000 + benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Manager to join a leading Tier One Property Services Contractor in Crawley. This role involves overseeing a significant 10-year repairs and maintenance contract for one of the UK’s largest housing associations. The successful candidate will manage a team comprising a Quantity Surveyor and an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, reporting directly to the Commercial Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Management: Lead the commercial aspects of the 10-year repairs and maintenance contract, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and delivery of high-quality services.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of commercial professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor and report on financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, to ensure profitability and value for money.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for the client and internal stakeholders, addressing concerns and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify potential commercial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Development: Contribute to the development and execution of commercial strategies that align with the company’s objectives and drive business growth.

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Commercial Manager within the property services, housing, or maintenance sectors, with a strong track record in managing large-scale contracts.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in managing and developing teams, including Quantity Surveyors.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Negotiation Skills: Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Risk Management: Solid understanding of risk management principles, with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks.
• Qualifications: A degree in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field is preferred. Chartered status (e.g., MRICS) is advantageous but not essential.

What s on Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Up to £95,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits, including a car allowance, pension scheme, and 31 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and a birthday day off).
• Career Development: Opportunity to lead a flagship contract with long-term stability and excellent career progression within a reputable Tier One contractor.

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.