Assistant Commercial Manager - Fire Remediation and Major Works

Role Overview

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is seeking a dedicated Assistant Commercial Manager to support their Commercial Team in overseeing fire safety and building remediation projects. This position focuses on ensuring coherent, compliant, and well-coordinated approaches to building safety across a diverse geographic portfolio, with particular emphasis on fire remediation and major works.

About the Company

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing envisions a world where everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well. Managing 57,000 homes and serving over 120,000 residents, the organization emphasizes collaboration and care to create sustainable, vibrant neighborhoods where customers desire to live.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing pre-construction phases, procurement, contract administration, and financial oversight related to fire safety and remediation projects.
• Support grant funding applications and project governance to ensure successful delivery and handover to the delivery teams.
• Collaborate closely with senior commercial and fire safety professionals to maintain compliance and readiness of projects.
• Possibility of travel to Midlands and East Anglia to provide operational support.

Candidate Attributes and Requirements

• Proactive, self-motivated approach with strong commercial awareness and sound judgement.
• Excellent communication skills capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to continual improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Highly analytical with competency in interpreting management data, business targets, project plans, and KPIs.
• Degree qualified, preferably in a related field.
• Strong intellectual ability to analyze complex financial and non-financial data to make rapid, informed decisions.
• Exceptional negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Enthusiasm for learning and enhancing commercial and technical expertise.
• Membership or progress toward membership of an appropriate professional body.

Additional Information

• Salary: £44,247 - £46,575 per annum
• Job Type: Permanent, full-time
• Location: Based in Farringdon, London with potential travel to Midlands and East Anglia
• Closing date for applications: 12 August 2026
• Department: Property