A rapidly growing UK property services and construction group is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to join its leadership team based at its Cardiff head office. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional with experience in social housing, property services, or general contracting, looking to take on a strategic leadership role within a growing organisation delivering maintenance, refurbishment and construction projects across the UK. The business works in partnership with housing associations, local authorities and public sector clients, delivering a range of services including responsive repairs, planned maintenance, refurbishment works, compliance programmes, and general construction projects across residential property portfolios. With a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term frameworks, the company continues to invest in its commercial function to support ongoing growth and operational performance. Commercial Lead Job Description: As Commercial Lead, you will take responsibility for the overall commercial performance of multiple contracts and programmes, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong client relationships. You will work closely with operational leaders and senior management to drive commercial strategy while leading and developing a team of commercial professionals. Commercial Lead Key Responsibilities:

Provide commercial leadership across multiple maintenance, refurbishment and construction contracts.

Manage and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff.

Oversee cost management, valuations, CVRs, forecasting and financial reporting.

Ensure robust contract administration and risk management across all projects.

Work closely with operational teams to drive profitability and commercial performance.

Support tendering, pricing strategies and bid submissions for new work.

Manage and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with contract conditions, governance processes and industry standards.

Commercial Lead Candidate Criteria: We are looking for a commercially astute professional with a strong background in social housing, property services, refurbishment or general contracting. You will ideally have: Proven experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead role.

Experience working within social housing maintenance, refurbishment, property services or general main contracting environments.

Experience managing multi-million pound contracts or frameworks.

Strong leadership experience managing commercial teams.

Excellent negotiation, financial management and stakeholder management skills.

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar (or equivalent experience).

The Opportunity:

This role offers the chance to join a well-established and expanding organisation delivering essential services and construction projects across the housing sector. The business is known for its collaborative culture, strong client partnerships and commitment to delivering quality projects that support communities. As Commercial Lead, you will play a key role in shaping commercial performance and supporting the continued growth of the business. Whats On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Senior leadership position within a growing business

Secure pipeline of long-term contracts and frameworks

Opportunity to influence strategy and commercial performance

If you have an interest in learning more about this role, or are ready to be considered, please click the apply button or contact Alex at One Way for more information: 07442070998 TPBN1_UKTJ