Commercial Manager - Retrofit
$78,000–$80,000 year
On-siteCardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Manage the commercial and financial performance of social housing contracts, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining compliance with contractual obligations. Prepare, monitor, and report on project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow, supporting monthly cost value reconciliations and KPI monitoring. Administer contracts in accordance with JCT and NEC forms, interpret terms for operational teams, and resolve commercial disputes. Develop procurement strategies, negotiate subcontractor agreements, and monitor supply chain performance. Review valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts, ensuring accurate variation valuation and recovery of additional costs. Build relationships with housing associations and local authorities, attend client meetings, and produce accurate monthly commercial reports. Assist with annual budgets and revenue forecasting, ensuring timely invoicing and debt management.
Required Qualifications
- Significant commercial management experience within the social housing sector
- Experience managing planned maintenance, responsive repairs, refurbishment, retrofit, or new build housing projects
- Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
- Experience working with housing associations and local authorities
- Proven experience managing subcontractors and supply chains
- Experience producing CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or similar
Desired Qualifications
- Membership of RICS, CIOB, or working towards professional accreditation
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