Overview
Commercial Manager Jobs in Milton Keynes, UK at Opus People Solutions Ltd
Position: Housing Commercial Manager
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Housing Commercial Manager to oversee the financial and contractual management of large-scale housing maintenance and compliance contracts within a fast-paced property environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with strong commercial, finance and contract management expertise, ideally gained within the social housing or construction sector. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, delivering value for money and supporting the strategic management of housing maintenance services.
Key Duties
- Manage the commercial and financial performance of housing maintenance and compliance contracts worth over £50m annually
- Oversee JCT Measured Term Contract processes, including reviewing applications, issuing certificates and managing pay less notices
- Chair monthly commercial review meetings and challenge contractor submissions where required
- Monitor budgets, expenditure and forecasts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance
- Apply and manage performance‑related payment deductions in line with contractual frameworks
- Support budget planning, annual contract reviews and long‑term financial forecasting
- Develop and improve financial systems, controls and operational processes
- Promote Open Book accounting principles and support financial awareness across operational teams
Requirements
- AAT qualified with significant post‑qualification finance experience
- Proven experience managing contract finances within social housing or construction
- Strong knowledge of JCT Measured Term Contracts
- Experience with Open Book accounting and advanced MS Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, organisational and problem‑solving abilities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non‑finance stakeholders
- Membership of RICS, CIH or equivalent professional body desirable
- Ability to manage sensitive financial and commercial issues confidently and professionally
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Title: Commercial Manager
Company: Opus People Solutions Ltd
Location: Milton Keynes, UK
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