Commercial Manager (m/f/d)

Naue GmbH; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Naue Geosynthetics Ltd in Warrington, Cheshire, is seeking a motivated commercial-minded individual to join our team in a role that blends business development, tender management and project coordination. The position involves growing our agricultural lining business, handling slurry and digestate storage markets, and supporting wider commercial activities across the UK.

You will identify new opportunities, build strong customer relationships, prepare quotations, manage tenders and coordinate

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline (equivalent training or experience).
• Technical or agricultural background advantageous.
• Experience in sales, business development, tender management or project coordination desirable (training can be provided).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build customer relationships.
• Good organisational skills and a structured approach to managing enquiries and projects.
• Willingness to learn, take responsibility, work with senior management and travel UK-wide.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and follow up new business opportunities within agricultural sectors (slurry and digestate storage).
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and partners.
• Provide practical and technical advice on geosynthetic lining systems.
• Manage tender opportunities, prepare pre-qualification docs, obtain supplier prices and produce quotations.
• Support wider commercial activities and identify opportunities for growth.
• Attend industry exhibitions and events to represent the company.
• Coordinate lining projects from enquiry to installation and completion.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and installation teams to deliver projects on time and to contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures and legislation.

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

About Us

CT Lining Ltd. is a specialist geomembrane and lining installation company delivering infrastructure, water management and agricultural projects across the United Kingdom. As part of the Naue Group, we provide high-quality geosynthetic lining solutions, combining technical expertise with practical on-site experience.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded individual to join our team in a varied role combining business development, tender management and project coordination. The role is based in the North West at our offices in Warrington, Cheshire.

The successful candidate will help develop our agricultural lining business, particularly within the slurry and digestate storage markets, while supporting our wider commercial activities and managing geosynthetic lining projects throughout the UK.

Working closely with CT Lining’s Directors, you will identify new business opportunities, develop customer relationships, prepare quotations and tenders, and coordinate projects from initial enquiry through to delivery.

The level of responsibility will depend on previous experience. We welcome both experienced candidates and individuals with relevant technical or agricultural backgrounds looking to develop their careers. Occasional UK travel and short periods away from home will be required.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial and Business Development

• Identify, develop and follow up new business opportunities within the agricultural sector, particularly slurry and digestate storage and associated markets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers, suppliers and industry partners.
• Provide practical and technical advice on the application and supply of geosynthetic lining systems.
• Manage tender opportunities, prepare pre-qualification documentation, obtain supplier prices and produce competitive quotations.
• Support CT Lining’s wider commercial activities and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Attend relevant industry exhibitions and events to represent the company.

Project Management and Coordination

• Coordinate and oversee lining projects from initial enquiry and quotation through to installation and completion.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and installation teams to deliver projects efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure operations comply with contract specifications, company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Ensure employees and temporary staff understand their responsibilities, particularly site-specific hazards, environmental requirements and health and safety.
• Maintain compliance with company health and safety procedures, environmental legislation and industry best practice.
• Work closely with CT Lining’s Directors on operational, commercial and procedural matters.

About You

The following would be preferable but not essential:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline, equivalent training or relevant professional experience.
• A technical or agricultural background; understanding of farming operations, geosynthetics or the lining industry is advantageous.
• Experience in sales, business development, tender management or project coordination is desirable, although training can be provided.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and confidence in building customer relationships.
• Good organisational skills and a structured approach to managing enquiries and projects.
• A practical, hands‑on attitude, self‑motivation and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to learn, take responsibility, work closely with senior management and travel throughout the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000–£35,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to develop a career within a specialist lining installation company.
• A varied position combining commercial responsibilities, customer relationships and practical project involvement.
• Direct involvement with senior management and the opportunity to contribute to company growth.
• Training and development opportunities for progression into a more senior commercial or area management role.

This position offers an opportunity to build a long-term career in a specialist industry, with scope to develop both commercial and project management responsibilities as experience grows.

Contact

Contact Person:

Kaye Norman

Naue Geosynthetics Ltd
The Genesis Centre, Birchwood
Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7BH
United Kingdom