Commercial Manager

Nicholas Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead their commercial function in the thriving groundworks and civil engineering sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive performance and support business growth while managing key client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional negotiation and leadership skills, along with a strong financial acumen. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact and drive success in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Company vehicle or car allowance

Health cover

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading a target-driven commercial team.
• Experience in groundworks or commercial management with housebuilders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the commercial function, including estimating and cost control.
• Lead the commercial team to maximize business performance.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Acumen

Financial Skills

Education

Experience in Groundworks or Housebuilding

Senior Management/Director Level Experience

Job description

Our client is a groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in the East Midlands. They are stable and profitable, with a residential developer client base that is predominantly repeat business and are set to increase their turnover in 2025. They're looking for a Commercial Manager.

As Commercial Manager, your main responsibilities are as follows:

1. Development and management of the commercial function, covering estimating, surveying, cost control.
2. Support the MD with business development, client relationships, and recruitment of key personnel.
3. Lead the commercial team in maximizing the commercial performance of the business.
4. Ensure that the strategy, policy, culture, and standards established by the business leadership team are effectively deployed within the commercial team.
5. Control costs and effectively manage budgets.
6. Manage and support projects on commercial and supplier contracting aspects of projects across the business.
7. Support the MD in work winning.
8. Manage operational efficiency and continuously identify areas for business improvement.
9. Manage relationships with key external and internal stakeholders.

Person Specification:

1. Experienced in either the delivery of groundworks at a senior management/director level or commercial experience with a large housebuilder.
2. The role suits an individual with a proven track record in successfully leading a target-driven commercial team within the groundworks or house building industry.
3. Exceptional negotiation, leadership, and communication skills are required.
4. Excellent commercial acumen and strong financial and business skills are essential for this role.

Remuneration:

1. Competitive salary (depending on experience).
2. Performance-related bonus.
3. Company vehicle or car allowance.
4. Health cover.
5. Pension contribution.

Please contact John Ashcroft (in confidence) for more information on (phone number removed).

About Us:

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group.