Strategic Commercial Director – Groundworks

Nicholas Associates; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company vehicle

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Professional development

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is recruiting a Commercial Director for a leading UK Civil Engineering and Groundworks contractor. This senior leadership role carries full commercial responsibility across a portfolio of projects and reports to the Managing Director.

You will develop and manage the commercial function, lead a high-calibre team, drive business development, and ensure strategic alignment with leadership. The firm offers a competitive package, car allowance or company vehicle, pension and

Qualifications

• Experienced in either the delivery of groundworks at a Senior Management / Director level or commercial experience with a large housebuilder.
• The role suits an individual with a proven track record in successfully leading a target driven commercial team within the groundworks or house building industry.
• Exceptional negotiation, leadership and communication skills are required
• Excellent commercial acumen and strong financial and business skills are essential for this role.
• Successful track record in making independent, strategic decisions

Responsibilities

• Development and management of the commercial function, covering estimating, surveying, cost control and buying.
• Business development, client relationships, and recruitment of key personnel.
• Lead the commercial team in maximising the commercial performance of the business
• To ensure that the strategy, policy, culture and standards established by the business leadership team are effectively deployed within the commercial team.
• Manage and support projects on commercial and supplier contracting aspects of projects across the business
• Manage operational efficiency, continuously identify areas for business improvement
• Manage relationships with key external and internal stakeholders

Skills

Commercial leadership

Groundworks experience

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Strategic decision making

Job description

Nicholas Associates is recruiting a Commercial Director for a leading UK Civil Engineering and Groundworks contractor. This senior leadership role carries full commercial responsibility across a portfolio of projects and reports to the Managing Director.

You will develop and manage the commercial function, lead a high-calibre team, drive business development, and ensure strategic alignment with leadership. The firm offers a competitive package, car allowance or company vehicle, pension and