ERP Transformation Lead - Construction

The People Pod; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Pod is seeking an ERP Transformation Lead (Construction) to assess current systems from a cold start, map processes across commercial, build, finance and customer care, and guide the selection and implementation of a new platform.

This hands-on transformation role requires construction knowledge and the ability to deliver end-to-end change, with high autonomy and direct access to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering ERP transformations in construction or housebuilding.
• Ability to assess a business from scratch and build a roadmap.
• Vendor-agnostic mindset with strong commercial and technical judgement.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess current systems, workflows and data structures from a cold start.
• Map business processes across commercial, build, technical, land, finance and customer care.
• Review existing D365 configuration and identify gaps, risks and bespoke elements.
• Recommend a new ERP and produce vendor-agnostic options.
• Lead vendor selection including scope definition, module requirements and pricing negotiation.
• Manage implementation with the chosen vendor.
• Embed new processes, train teams and support change management.
• Ensure construction-specific workflows are correctly built into the new system.

Skills

Construction ERP knowledge

Independent thinker

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Tools

D365

COINS

Eque2

EVision

IFS

SAP

Job description

ERP Transformation Lead (Construction)

Competitive Day Rate or FTC Package

North West + National Travel

Our client is a construction group entering a major systems transition following recent changes. The business is moving away from a bespoke Microsoft Dynamics 365 setup and requires an experienced ERP specialist to assess current processes, recommend a new platform and lead the selection and implementation of a new one. This is a hands-on transformation role requiring construction knowledge/experience and the ability to deliver the full scope of works.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current systems, workflows and data structures from a cold start
• Map business processes across commercial, build, technical, land, finance and customer care
• Review existing D365 configuration and identify gaps, risks and bespoke elements
• Recommend a new ERP and produce vendor-agnostic options
• Lead vendor selection including scope definition, module requirements and pricing negotiation
• Manage implementation with the chosen vendor
• Embed new processes, train teams and support change management
• Ensure construction-specific workflows are correctly built into the new system

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in construction ERP, ideally D365, COINS, Eque2, EVision, IFS or SAP
• Experience delivering ERP transformations in construction or housebuilding
• Ability to work independently, assess a business from scratch and build a roadmap
• Vendor-agnostic mindset with strong commercial and technical judgement
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Construction experience is essential

What's In It For You

• Competitive day rate or FTC package
• High autonomy and influence
• Opportunity to shape the future ERP landscape of the business
• Direct access to senior leadership
• A rare, high-impact transformation role