Group Commercial Director - Civils & Infrastructure

Howells Solutions Limited; Hersden; Sur place; GBP 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Howells Solutions Limited in Kent is seeking a Group Commercial Director to shape the commercial strategy across multiple infrastructure businesses nationwide. You will lead contracts, procurement, risk management and commercial performance, reporting to the board and guiding senior leadership.

You will bring significant senior commercial experience in civil engineering or construction, with a proven ability to drive margin improvement and lead high-performing teams across tender to final

Qualifications

• Significant senior commercial experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction.
• Proven track record delivering profitable projects and leading commercial teams.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, commercial management and procurement.

Responsabilités

• Develop and deliver the Group's commercial strategy.
• Lead contract negotiations and oversee projects from tender to final account.
• Drive commercial performance, forecasting and margin improvement.
• Manage commercial and contractual risk across the business.
• Oversee procurement and build strong supply chain relationships.
• Lead and develop commercial teams while improving systems and processes.

Connaissances

Commercial management

Contract negotiations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Formation

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Description du poste

Group Commercial Director

Location: Kent (with UK travel)

Salary: £125,000 + Executive Benefits

Lead Commercial Strategy Across a Growing Infrastructure Group

A fast-growing civil engineering and infrastructure group is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to join its executive leadership team.

This newly created director-level role offers the opportunity to shape commercial strategy across multiple businesses delivering groundworks, drainage, utilities and infrastructure projects throughout the UK. You'll work closely with senior leadership to drive profitability, manage commercial risk and support continued growth.

The Role

Reporting to the Board, you'll lead the Group's commercial function, providing strategic oversight of contracts, commercial performance, procurement and risk management while developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Group's commercial strategy.
• Lead contract negotiations and oversee projects from tender to final account.
• Drive commercial performance, forecasting, margin improvement and WIP control.
• Manage commercial and contractual risk across the business.
• Oversee procurement and build strong supply chain relationships.
• Lead and develop commercial teams while improving systems and processes.About You

About You

You’ll have significant senior commercial experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction, with a proven track record of delivering profitable projects and leading commercial teams.

You’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Experience managing projects from tender to final account.
• Commercial, financial and contractual expertise.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or similar (RICS/CIOB desirable).

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to influence business strategy, work alongside an ambitious leadership team and play a key role in the continued success of a growing infrastructure group