Job Introduction
Commercial Manager
Salary: £56,878 - £59,731 per annum (plus car allowance & excellent benefits)
Location: Walsall, West Midlands (hybrid working, but presence in the office and on site required to meet business need)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 18th November 2024
Interview Date: Provisionally 3rd & 4th December 2024
Overview of role:
Are you a highly commercial, assets professional, with extensive experience managing building contracts, budgets and carrying out financial appraisals? Do you have knowledge of large-scale contracted asset management in the social housing sector or a similar regulated sector?
We have an exciting opportunity to for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing Assets Investment Team. Reporting into the Director of Assets - Investment, you will support the delivery of the annual £30m investment programme by implementing strong financial and contractual control measures. You will work alongside our project delivery team to oversee the financial and commercial aspects of our home refurbishment projects, including leading on all aspects of cost control, contract management and overall performance reporting including social and financial value for money analysis. You’ll also be required to lead the tender process for new projects, and support with the procurement of key suppliers and contracts. We’ll also need you to identify external funding streams and bid for them accordingly.
This is a stand-alone role and as such the right person will have huge influence in shaping and delivering our asset refurbishment programme.
We’ll need you to have a bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, or a related field. You’ll need to have significant experience in a commercial management role within the construction industry, as well as a strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement processes, and cost management.
What’s in it for you?
Working at whg means being part of a team that values flexibility, professional development, and a positive workplace culture. We offer:
- A competitive salary
- 27 days of annual leave (plus Christmas shut down)
- Access to an annual leave purchase scheme
- Participation in the defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme or a choice of another great pension scheme
- A health cash plan to enhance your wellbeing and claim back costs of prescriptions, eye care, dental and complementary therapies
- A range of shopping and leisure discounts
- Structured learning and development opportunities
- Automatic membership of Colleague Voice
- A friendly workplace environment and commitment to work-life-balance
About us
At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.
Interested in joining our team? Visit our website at www.whg.uk.com to learn more and apply.
