Head of Commercial in Hull

Role: Head of Commercial – Scaffolding
Location: Hull, East Yorkshire
Salary: £60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Step Into a Role That Shapes the Future of a Growing Scaffolding Division

SKM Impact Solutions is proud to partner with a forward-thinking and rapidly growing construction services company looking to appoint a Head of Commercial to head up their scaffolding arm. This is a rare chance to take real ownership of a division with national reach, high-profile clients, and ambitious plans for the future.

Whether youre currently a Contracts Manager, Project Lead, Operations Manager, or Commercial Lead within scaffolding or access solutions, this role offers the platform to elevate your career and make a tangible impact from day one.

Why You Should Apply:

This isnt just a job, its a business-critical leadership opportunity. Youll be joining a company delivering specialist access solutions across the UK to Tier 1 contractors, local authorities, and private developers. With autonomy, support, and a clear growth mandate, you\’ll shape strategy, culture, and commercial success.

What You\’ll Be Doing:

• Own and execute the commercial and operational strategy for the scaffolding division.
• Lead commercial activities, from pricing and bids to negotiation, final accounts, and margin protection.
• Partner across functions, aligning operations, finance, and project delivery to ensure profitable growth.
• Identify and win new work by developing client relationships, frameworks, and market insights.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and legal frameworks (JCT, NEC, etc.) while managing risk.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, be a mentor, not just a manager.
• Act as a key voice at leadership level, influencing broader business decisions.

Who Were Looking For:

Were open-minded on job titles, what matters most is that youve built a solid foundation in scaffolding or access solutions and are now ready to take on more responsibility.

You might be:

• A Contracts or Project Manager with experience overseeing multiple sites and commercial outcomes.
• A Scaffolding Operations Lead whos ready to take a strategic seat at the leadership table.
• A commercially astute Construction Manager used to navigating contracts, clients, and delivery teams.

Youll also bring:

• Strong knowledge of JCT, NEC, or similar contract frameworks.
• A sharp eye for commercial opportunity and financial performance.
• A collaborative, can-do leadership style that gets results.
• Confidence in client-facing situations and comfort with board-level discussions.

Whats in It for You:

• £60,000 salary + £5,000 car allowance or company vehicle
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Private healthcare & pension
• Equity or profit share potential as the division grows
• Clear route to progression within a supportive, ambitious business
• A business that values your voice, ideas, and input

Culture Snapshot:

This is a people-first organisation with a no-blame culture. Youll find a team thats hands-on, supportive, and committed to doing things the right way. The business encourages innovation, open dialogue, and taking smart risks, perfect for someone who wants to shape, build, and grow.

Ideal For Someone Who:

Has solid experience in scaffolding or access solutions.

Brings strong commercial awareness-understanding how to manage contracts, pricing, margins, and risk.

Is ready to step up into a senior leadership role-or wants to apply existing senior experience in a more autonomous environment.

Thrives in entrepreneurial environments where you can make change happen

Wants to be part of something long-term, not just another job.