At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the commercial function and drive growth in earthworks contracting.
- Company: Established construction group with a strong reputation and diverse workforce.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor a high-performing team and shape commercial strategies.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a significant impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in senior commercial roles and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Your new company You'll be joining a long-established construction group with nearly four decades of growth, now operating hundreds of HGVs across multiple sites and employing a large, diverse workforce.
The organisation is a major supplier to the construction industry across the East and East Midlands, recognised for its strong service standards, operational capability and commitment to supporting employees, clients, suppliers and partners.
The business continues to expand its earthworks contracting division and is seeking senior commercial leadership to support its next phase of growth.
Your new role You will lead the entire commercial function for the earthworks contracting business, safeguarding margin, cash flow and contractual position from tender through to final account.
This includes owning commercial strategy, directing the estimating and bid process, overseeing contract administration under NEC and JCT forms, and managing commercial risk across all projects.
You'll review and present CVRs and forecasts at Board level, negotiate major subcontract packages, settle final accounts and resolve disputes.
You'll also develop and mentor a high-performing commercial team, establish commercial policies and reporting standards, and act as a senior commercial representative with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners.
What you'll need to succeed You'll bring substantial senior comme...
