Commercial Manager

Nicholas Associates; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead their commercial function and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in groundworks or commercial management, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to drive financial performance. This role offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and additional benefits such as a company vehicle and health cover.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Company vehicle or car allowance

Health cover

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in senior management or commercial roles in groundworks or large housebuilding.
• Track record of leading a target-driven commercial team.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and strong financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the commercial function including estimating, surveying, and cost control.
• Support MD with client relationships and recruitment.
• Lead the commercial team to maximize performance.
• Control costs and manage budgets efficiently.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Commercial acumen

Financial skills

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Development and management of the commercial function, covering estimating, surveying, cost control.
• Support the MD with business development, client relationships, and recruitment of key personnel.
• To lead the commercial team in maximising the commercial performance of the business.
• To ensure that the strategy, policy, culture and standards established by the business leadership team are effectively deployed within the commercial team.
• Control costs and effectively manage budgets.
• Manage and support projects on commercial and supplier contracting aspects of projects across the business.
• Support the MD in work winning.
• Manage operational efficiency, continuously identify areas for business improvement.
• Manage relationships with key external and internal stakeholders.

Person Specification

• Experienced in either the delivery of groundworks at a senior management / director level or commercial experience with a large housebuilder.
• 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.
• Exceptional negotiation, leadership and communication skills are required.
• Excellent commercial acumen and strong financial and business skills are essential for this role.

Remuneration

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Performance related bonus
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Health cover
• Pension contribution

Contact

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.

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