Social Housing jobs in Melton Mowbray

Who Are We:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities – for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.

Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?

Role Overview:

The Commercial Manager is responsible for managing the commercial and financial performance of social housing contracts, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and client expectations. The role supports procurement, cost control, contract administration, risk management, and commercial strategy across planned maintenance, responsive repairs, refurbishment, retrofit, or new build housing projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial performance of multiple social housing contracts.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed budgets while maximising profitability.
• Prepare, monitor, and report on project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support the preparation of monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Monitor project financial performance against KPIs.
• Administer contracts in accordance with relevant forms (e.g., JCT, NEC, Framework Agreements).
• Interpret contract terms and provide commercial advice to operational teams.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, and change control processes.
• Resolve commercial disputes where appropriate.
• Develop procurement strategies for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements and pricing.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and commercial compliance.
• Build strong relationships with key supply chain partners.
• Review and approve valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Ensure accurate valuation of variations and compensation events.
• Manage recovery of additional costs where contractually entitled.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with housing associations, local authorities, and other clients.
• Attend client meetings and provide commercial updates.
• Support contract negotiations and framework opportunities.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Produce accurate monthly commercial reports.
• Assist with annual budgets and financial planning.
• Provide forecasts of revenue, margin, and cash flow.
• Ensure timely invoicing and debt management.

You Will Need:

• Significant commercial management experience within the social housing sector.
• Experience managing planned maintenance, responsive repairs, refurbishment, retrofit, or new build housing projects.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience working with housing associations and local authorities.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and supply chains.
• Experience producing CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or similar.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, or working towards professional accreditation (desirable).

We Will Provide:

• Excellent development and progression opportunities
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions]
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions
• Recognition initiatives and awards
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Private Medical Care

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.