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EHS & Construction Safety – Commercial Technical Lead (Commercial Manager level)

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited

Greater London

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

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Job summary

A leading consultancy in EHS and Construction Safety seeks a Commercial / Technical Lead to drive commercial operations and client growth across the United Kingdom. This full-time role requires a proven track record in commercial management and development within EHS or construction safety sectors. Candidates must possess strong commercial acumen, leadership skills, and be capable of influencing teams for optimum performance. Key qualifications include NEBOSH certifications and experience in business development. Travel between London South East and Midlands is required.

Qualifications

Proven experience in Commercial Manager / Operations Lead role within consultancy or EHS.
Demonstrable business development capability with track record of growing accounts.
Strong commercial and financial acumen including pricing and margin management.

Responsibilities

Support integration of existing P&Ls into unified commercial framework.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Standardise commercial processes across teams.

Skills

Forecasting

Cost Management

Construction Estimating

Analysis Skills

Negotiation

Financial Planning

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

MBA or equivalent business education

Tools

Hyperion

QlikView

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job Title : EHS & Construction Safety Commercial / Technical Lead (Commercial Manager level)

Location : London South East or Midlands (regular client travel required)

Reporting to : Director Level

Works closely with : Heads of Construction S&R and EHS

Purpose of the Role

This role exists to bring commercial strength operational consistency and scalable growth capability across the EHS and Construction Safety service lines.

The post holder will consolidate P&L oversight embed commercial best practice and support the development of new and existing client relationships while enabling the two technical Heads of Department to remain focused on delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Leadership

Support the integration of two existing P&Ls into one unified commercial framework.

Develop pricing models margin tracking forecasting processes and commercial governance.

Drive commercial discipline across bid / no-bid contract terms and project profitability.

Client Growth & Business Development

Identify shape and pursue new business opportunities across both EHS and Construction Safety.

Work with client leads to expand existing accounts and strengthen long-term client partnerships.

Support the creation of value propositions proposals and tender submissions.

Operational & Systems Improvement

Standardise commercial processes templates contracting and reporting across both teams.

Introduce or refine CRM pipeline tracking and project reporting tools.

Ensure operational efficiency while supporting sustainable growth.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Act as the commercial partner to the Heads of Construction S&R and EHS aligning commercial decisions with delivery.

Influence cross-team behaviours to enhance commercial awareness and accountability.

Represent the business professionally in client partner and industry environments.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Proven experience in a Commercial Manager / Operations Lead role within consultancy technical services construction safety EHS or related sectors.

Demonstrable business development capability with a track record of growing accounts and winning work .

Strong commercial and financial acumen (pricing forecasting margin management).

Ability to influence across teams without direct line management responsibility.

Preferred / Advantageous

NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (highly desirable)

Strong grounding in EHS construction safety or safety-led consultancy environments.

Exposure to service line scaling P&L consolidation or organisational growth programmes.

MBA or equivalent business education is appreciated but not required .

Personal Attributes

Credible and confident engagement at the senior client and stakeholder level.

Pragmatic structured and commercially driven.

Able to challenge constructively and build trust quickly.

Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity in a growing business.

Success Indicators (First 12 Months)

Single consolidated P&L and clear margin visibility.

Consistent commercial processes are embedded across both teams.

Strong BD pipeline growth and improved client retention / expansion.

Measurable uplift in commercial awareness across delivery teams.

Application Process

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early submissions are encouraged.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Contact

Elvis Eckardt

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills