Commercial Manager – Groundworks (Next Stop: The Boardroom and the big job)

Commercial Manager – Groundworks (Next Stop: The Boardroom and the big job)

Tired of Groundhog Day? Same tenders. Same client “value engineering.” Same spreadsheets giving you war flashbacks to 2012?

If you’re a Commercial Manager who knows the difference between saving money and cutting corners (and who’s survived more than one MD’s “just get it over the line” pep talk), read on.

We’re after a grounded (pun very much intended) Commercial Manager for a growing civils and groundworks firm. Based in Birmingham and working in the East and West Midlands. Proper outfit. Not one of those fly-by-night contractors who disappear faster than a QS on site walkaround day. These lot have steady pipelines, real clients, and even a plan (I know… mad).

You’ll be running multiple groundworks packages – from pricing to final account – with a Commercial Director who won’t nick your ideas and pass them off as their own. You’ll have Estimators who can count, Buyers who can spell, and Site Managers who aren’t on day release.

But here’s the kicker: this is a succession role. The current Commercial Director is thinking about riding off into the sunset in a couple of years. He’s not going tomorrow – but the writing’s on the wall (and on his golf glove). If you’ve got the ambition and the scars, there’s a seat at the top table waiting.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary that makes the job boards cry.

• A company that actually reinvests in systems and people.

• Clients who pay (most of the time).

• Progression to Directorship – real, not the “maybe one day manana” kind.

• Working with people who get the job done without needing three Teams calls and a risk assessment to sharpen a pencil.

What do we want?

Someone who can lead commercially. Who can spot margin slippage before it becomes a car crash. Who knows when to push back and when to play nice. If you’ve built a few jobs, managed a few teams, and kept your sense of humour intact – we want to hear from you.

The role

• Manage a team of 6 QS’s
• Work closely with the Commercial Director

The company

Solid groundworks contractor with a great rep for the quality of their product. They do groundworks packages for big national build contractors – the big boys doing the proper stuff. They’ve got old-school values (in a good way) they treat people fairly and reward effort generously. Sensible approach with clients and lots of repeat business  so no fear of every day being an eye poking contest for the commercial team.

Drop your CV. Or just call – it doesn’t matter if you haven’t got at up-to-date one for now. Everyone who gets in touch will get a response.

Now the D&I bit – Civils Senior Talent and our partner clients are equal opportunity employers.