Business Manager

Inclusionmaking Kier; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Wymondham seeks a Business Manager to oversee the commercial management of its Highways team. The role involves leading commercial functions, managing teams, ensuring contract compliance, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in commercial management, ideally within highways or construction, and relevant qualifications. This position is primarily full-time on site.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial and contract management within highways or construction.
• Proven ability to lead commercial teams focused on collaboration and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial functions across the contract.
• Manage the commercial team and set clear expectations.
• Oversee effective contract management and risk management.
• Build relationships with clients and the supply chain.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager for accurate reporting.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Leadership

Collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

We're seeking a dynamic and commercially focused Business Manager to join our Highways team in Norfolk. In this role, you'll take the lead on the commercial management of the Norfolk Highways and Infrastructure Contract. Based primarily at our Wymondham Depot, you'll work closely with operational teams, the client, and the wider Kier business to ensure robust contract governance, strong commercial performance, and the delivery of real value.

Hours: Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Business Manager for the Norfolk Highways and Infrastructure Contract, you'll play a vital role in driving commercial excellence and fostering collaborative relationships. Working closely with the leadership team, you'll ensure robust contract management while supporting the delivery of cost‑efficient, high‑quality services that benefit both Kier and our clients.

Your day to day will include:

• Leading all commercial functions across the contract, ensuring compliance with NEC4 conditions and maintaining efficient processes and accurate reporting
• Managing the commercial team, setting clear expectations, and fostering professional development to ensure high‑quality commercial practices
• Overseeing effective contract management, ensuring obligations are met and commercial risks are appropriately managed
• Building strong relationships with clients and the supply chain, promoting transparency, trust and shared commitment to excellence
• Working collaboratively with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and proper governance

Relevant qualifications

Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.

• Extensive experience in commercial and contract management within highways, infrastructure or construction, preferably with NEC4 contracts
• Proven ability to lead commercial teams, creating an environment focused on collaboration, accuracy and shared success, Disability Confident

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Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.