Head of Commercial

Job Location

Head of Commercial –

Location:

Warrington, Midlands, Thame, or Swanley (Hybrid working available)

Social Infrastructure

Commercial Director / Managing Director

The Head of Commercial will lead the commercial strategy and management across our Social Housing and Infrastructure portfolio, ensuring robust governance, profitability, and compliance while supporting operational delivery.

• Commercial Leadership – Lead the commercial function across multi‑million‑pound programmes within social housing, compliance, and infrastructure services.
• Develop and embed commercial strategy to support business growth, margin improvement, and risk control.
• Provide high‑level commercial advice to Directors, Operational Leads, and Clients.

• Oversee commercial reporting, cost management, CVR production, forecasting, and budget control.
• Ensure robust management of NEC, JCT, and bespoke contract forms.
• Lead commercial risk reviews and mitigation strategies.
• Approve and authorise high‑value subcontractor packages and supplier agreements.

• Act as a senior commercial representative with key clients, particularly housing associations and local authorities.
• Support dispute resolution, negotiation, and commercial dialogue.
• Build strong working relationships to drive repeat business and partnership growth.

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Assistant QSs.
• Drive high performance, continuous improvement, and consistency across operations.
• Support talent development and succession planning within the commercial function.

• Support bid teams on tenders within the social housing and infrastructure markets.
• Provide commercial input into pricing models, risk assessments, and contract negotiations.
• Contribute to strategic planning and future service development.

• Proven experience as a Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead, or Head of Commercial.
• Strong track record within social housing, planned works, refurbishment, repairs, compliance, or property services.
• Demonstrable experience leading commercial teams on multi‑million‑pound programmes.
• Expert knowledge of NEC, JCT, and relevant public sector contracts.
• Strong negotiation and client‑facing skills.
• Commercially astute with excellent analytical ability.

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
• RICS accreditation or working toward it.
• Experience with in infrastructure or wider public‑sector frameworks.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth.
• Immediate interview for qualified candidates.

United Infrastructure is committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. We support applicants in removing barriers and making the process more accessible and welcome all who can contribute to the role.