Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Planned Maintenance (Social Housing)

Wates Property Services (WPS) – Planned, we have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our growing Planned Maintenance business, delivering large-scale social housing programmes across the East and West Midlands
, with exposure to diverse projects outside the immediate area, offering added variety and development opportunities.

This is a senior, hands‑on role within a high‑volume, high‑turnover environment
, responsible for managing both the commercial function and a team of Quantity Surveyors, while overseeing multiple projects concurrently.

The role would suit an experienced Commercial Manager
, or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up
, with a strong background in social housing / planned maintenance
.

• Full commercial leadership of multiple planned maintenance social housing projects across the region
• Line management, mentoring and development of a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff
• Overall responsibility for commercial performance, cost control, forecasting and reporting across a high turnover portfolio
• Management of subcontract procurement, valuation, variations and final accounts
• Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance with contract requirements and WPS procedures
• Work closely with Operations, Project Managers and Clients to support successful project delivery
• Contribute to business planning, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across local authority and housing association partners

• Proven experience in a commercial role within social housing planned maintenance (essential)
• Currently operating as a Commercial Manager, or a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to progress
• Experienced in managing multiple projects within a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Previous line management or mentoring experience (or ready to take this next step)
• Strong contractual knowledge and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ideally based in the East Midlands, West Midlands, Northampton or Cambridge, with flexibility to travel across the region as required

• Work on long‑term, secure social housing frameworks
• Join a well‑established and growing Planned Maintenance division
• Opportunity to influence and shape the commercial function across a large regional portfolio
• Clear career progression within a leading UK construction and property services group

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please read the National Security Vetting information.

We are committed to equality and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
Thriving places, Thriving planet, Thriving people. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.

Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family‑owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People. We are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family‑owned business means we understand and value long‑term relationships. The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025:
Zero Waste, Zero Carbon, and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.