Our client is a groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in the West Midlands, they are a stable, profitable, have a residential developer client base which is predominantly repeat business and are set to increase their turnover in 2025. They’re looking for a Commercial Manager. 

As Commercial Manager, your main responsibilities are as follows:

• Development and management of the commercial function, covering estimating, surveying, cost control.
• Support the MD with business development, client relationships, and recruitment of key personnel
• To 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.
• Control costs and effectively manage budgets
• Manage and support projects on commercial and supplier contracting aspects of projects across the business
• Support the MD in work winning
• Manage operational efficiency, continuously identify areas for business improvement
• Manage relationships with key external and internal stakeholders

Person Specification:

• 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.

Remuneration: 

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Performance related bonus
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Health cover
• Pension contribution

Please contact John Ashcroft (in confidence) for more information on 07867450022