Commercial Manager

At WPS, we're delivering high-quality responsive maintenance services that make a real difference to customers and communities every day. We're now looking for a driven and commercially focused Commercial Manager to join our team in Barnsley, playing a key role in the successful delivery of our Responsive Maintenance contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead all commercial activities across a key contract, driving profitability, managing risk, supporting operational performance and developing strong client and stakeholder relationships.

You'll be part of a collaborative leadership team where your expertise, influence and commercial insight will help shape the future success of the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading commercial activities across our Responsive Maintenance contracts

Driving commercial governance, compliance and contractual best practice

Managing contract profitability, cash flow, forecasts and financial performance

Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities

Supporting contract mobilisation, operational delivery and final account agreements

Developing and mentoring high-performing commercial teams

Building strong relationships with customers, consultants and supply chain partners

Supporting tender strategies and work-winning opportunities

Producing insightful commercial reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders

Ensuring commercial processes are robust, compliant and focused on delivering exceptional outcomes

Proven experience operating as a Commercial Manager within repairs, maintenance, housing, property services or construction environments

Strong understanding of commercial governance, contract management and subcontractor management

Experience managing budgets, profitability, forecasting and financial performance

Excellent leadership and people development skills

Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to influence and challenge at all levels of the business

A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving

Knowledge of Responsive Maintenance contracts would be highly desirable

At WPS, our people are our greatest asset. We invest in our teams, value fresh ideas and create opportunities for people to grow and succeed.