At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the commercial team and drive profitability in major rail and civil engineering projects.
- Company: Established contractor with a strong reputation in rail, civils, and renewables.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, executive package, and long-term career stability.
- Other info: Join a supportive leadership team with ambitious growth plans.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a growing business and make a significant impact.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Commercial Director or similar in rail or civil engineering.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 120000 £ per year.
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum + comprehensive executive package
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and growing contractor operating across rail, civil engineering and renewables. With a strong regional presence and an exciting pipeline of current and future projects, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality, sustainable growth and successful project delivery.
The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the strategic and operational performance of the commercial department. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider senior leadership team, you will lead a team of commercial professionals, drive profitability, manage commercial risk and support the successful delivery of major rail and civil engineering projects. You will also play a key role in business planning, procurement strategy, cost control, development appraisals and supporting future growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and provide strategic direction to the commercial team
- Oversee commercial activities across a diverse project portfolio
- Drive effective cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
- Maximise profitability through procurement, value engineering and cost management
- Manage commercial risk and ensure contractual compliance
- Review subcontractor procurement strategies and major contract awards
- Work closely with planning, technical and construction teams to optimise project performance
- Provide commercial performance updates to the Board and senior leadership team
- Support business growth initiatives and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience at Commercial Director, Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager level within a rail or civil engineering contractor
- Strong commercial and construction cost knowledge
- Experience leading and developing commercial teams
- A proven track record of delivering commercially successful, multi-disciplinary projects
- Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, cost planning and risk management
- Experience working with NEC and JCT contracts
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive and hands-on approach suited to a growing SME environment
- Relevant commercial, construction or surveying qualifications
What's on Offer
- £100,000 - £120,000 salary
- Comprehensive executive package including car allowance, bonus, pension and healthcare
- Senior leadership role with genuine influence over commercial and business strategy
- Opportunity to join a growing business with a strong and diverse project pipeline
- Exposure to major rail, civil engineering and renewables projects
- Long-term career stability and the opportunity to make a significant impact
- Supportive senior leadership team with ambitious growth plans
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial leader to join a growing and ambitious business, taking a key role in shaping its commercial performance, strategic direction and continued success.
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Contact Details:
Global Logistics Staff Ltd Recruitment Team
