Commercial Director – Civils

Bimplus; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Hybrid working (2 days remote per week

Pension

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Fuel card

Recognition and long-service rewards

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a Commercial Director in Huntingdon to provide strategic leadership for a substantial project portfolio. This board-facing role requires a commercially astute leader who can influence business strategy, drive profitability and build a high-performing commercial function.

The role is full-time with hybrid working from their Huntingdon office, offering responsibilities across tendering, contract management and project governance.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial leadership experience within civil engineering, earthworks, groundworks or construction.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contracts.
• Excellent commercial acumen with negotiation, forecasting and risk management.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across sites.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial strategy across the specialist division ensuring profitability and risk targets.
• Lead estimating and bid function including tender adjudication and pricing strategy.
• Oversee contract administration across live projects ensuring NEC/JCT compliance.
• Manage contractual matters including early warnings, variations, claims, final accounts.
• Review CVRs, project forecasts and commercial performance reporting for Board review.
• Manage commercial risk throughout project lifecycle including contracts and insurances.
• Lead procurement and negotiation of major subcontract and supply chain packages.
• Drive cash flow through payments, valuations and debt recovery.
• Lead, mentor and develop Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, principal contractors and supply chain partners.
• Support business development initiatives and client presentations.
• Act as trusted commercial advisor to the Board.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Contract knowledge (NEC/JCT)

Stakeholder influence

Negotiation and forecasting

Driving licence

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Your new company

You will be joining an award-winning and multi-accredited contractor based in Huntingdon with a strong reputation for delivering high quality projects across a diverse range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are actively seeking a Commercial Director to provide strategic leadership across a substantial project portfolio. This is a board-facing opportunity for a commercially astute leader who can influence business strategy, drive profitability and build a high-performing commercial function capable of supporting long-term growth.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Huntingdon office with hybrid working.

Working hours: 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday

Your new role

As Commercial Director, you will lead and control all commercial activities across a specialist arm of the business, ensuring projects are secured and delivered in line with margin expectations while protecting contractual position, managing risk and maximising cash flow. Reporting at a senior level, you will play a critical role in shaping commercial strategy and supporting the wider business objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Owning the commercial strategy across the specialist division and ensuring projects align with profitability targets and risk appetite
• Leading the estimating and bid function, including tender adjudication, pricing strategy and bid approvals
• Overseeing contract administration across live projects, ensuring compliance with NEC, JCT and bespoke contract forms
• Managing contractual matters including early warnings, compensation events, variations, claims and final accounts
• Reviewing and approving CVRs, project forecasts and commercial performance reporting for Board-level review
• Managing commercial risk throughout the project lifecycle, including subcontract agreements, insurance requirements, bonds and guarantees
• Leading procurement and negotiation of major subcontract and supply chain packages
• Driving cash flow performance through effective payment applications, valuations and debt recovery processes
• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors
• Building and maintaining senior-level relationships with clients, consultants, principal contractors and supply chain partners
• Supporting business development initiatives, framework opportunities and client presentations
• Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to the Board and deputising on commercial matters when required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent
• Senior commercial leadership experience within civil engineering, earthworks, groundworks or construction
• A proven track record managing multi-million-pound project portfolios and leading successful commercial teams
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contracts
• Excellent commercial acumen with advanced negotiation, forecasting and risk management capabilities
• Confidence and credibility to influence stakeholders at Board, client and senior leadership level
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across operational sites as required.

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll join a well-established and growing business where you'll have genuine influence over commercial strategy, operational performance and future growth.

Benefits include:

• Starting salary up to £120,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fuel card
• Pension
• Hybrid working (2 days remote per week)
• Private healthcare
• Recognition and long-service reward schemes
• Multiple family-friendly benefits and retail discounts
• Opportunity to influence the future direction of a well-established and ambitious contractor.

Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.