Civils Director / Commercial Manager

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Civils Director/Commercial Manager to lead their civil engineering division. This pivotal role combines strong leadership with technical expertise in civil engineering, focusing on enhancing commercial performance. The successful candidate will oversee project delivery, manage commercial functions, and mentor teams, all while ensuring compliance with regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company that values collaboration and innovation, offering a competitive salary and benefits package in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior roles within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong background in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civils division to ensure projects are delivered safely and on time.
• Develop commercial strategies aligned with company goals.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Management

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

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28.04.2025

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12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Civils Director / Commercial Manager

Location: Remote / In and around London

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Civils Director / Commercial Manager to oversee and drive the commercial performance of our clients civil engineering division. This dual-role position requires a balance of strong leadership, technical civil engineering knowledge, and a deep understanding of commercial operations within the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the civils division, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company goals and market opportunities.
• Oversee commercial functions including contract negotiation, risk management, cost control, and procurement.
• Provide strategic input and guidance on tenders, bids, and client engagement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and internal policies.
• Manage and mentor project managers, quantity surveyors, and site teams.
• Work closely with directors and senior management to shape company growth and performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior-level role within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong commercial management background, ideally with experience handling large-scale infrastructure or groundwork projects.
• In-depth understanding of NEC and JCT contract forms.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying.
• Chartered status (CEng, RICS, or similar) is desirable but not essential.

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing company.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.