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

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to enhance commercial operations and support client growth across EHS and Construction Safety sectors. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in commercial roles, a strong business development track record, and necessary qualifications such as NEBOSH. This position requires excellent stakeholder collaboration and the ability to drive efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager/Operations Lead role.
• Demonstrable business development capability.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial leadership

Financial acumen

Business development

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

MBA or equivalent

Job description

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