HD Ricketts Ltd
Commercial Manager
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Company Description
Ricketts Earthworks is a specialist earthwork and enabling works contractor delivering site preparation, bulk excavation, cut and fill operations, remediation works, material movement, and associated early-stage construction activity.
We are the sister company of HD Ricketts, an established family-run business operating across transport, aggregates, quarrying, waste management, and recycling.
This relationship provides Ricketts Earthworks with access to extensive operational resources, including internal transport, aggregate supply, recycling infrastructure, and approved disposal facilities.
By coordinating these connected services, we provide clients with a more controlled approach to earthworks delivery, helping to improve programme certainty, simplify project interfaces, and maintain clearer commercial oversight.
We are now looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to support the continued growth of Ricketts Earthworks and strengthen our relationships across the construction sector.
This is an opportunity to join Ricketts Earthworks at an important stage in its development. We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership, help shape the direction of the business, and play a leading role in its continued growth.
The Role
The Commercial Manager will be responsible for identifying new project opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting the business through the tender and pre-construction process.
Working closely with the estimating, commercial, and operational teams, the successful applicant will help maintain a strong pipeline of suitable opportunities and ensure that client requirements are clearly communicated throughout each stage.
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The role will involve regular engagement with contractors, developers, housebuilders, consultants, and other construction professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify upcoming earthworks, enabling works, and remediation opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with contractors, developers, housebuilders, and construction professionals.
- Generate new project enquiries and tender opportunities.
- Maintain an accurate pipeline of prospective projects and active tenders.
- Attend client meetings, presentations, and industry events.
- Communicate project information and client requirements to the estimating and commercial teams.
- Support tender submissions, clarifications, and pre-contract discussions.
- Liaise with the operational team regarding project requirements and delivery considerations.
- Assist with the handover of secured projects into the delivery team.
- Monitor market activity and identify relevant opportunities for the business.
- Represent Ricketts Earthworks professionally across the construction sector.
Experience & Skills
- Previous experience within construction, civil engineering, earthworks, groundworks, or a related sector.
- Experience in business development, pre-construction, commercial management, or client relationship management.
- A good understanding of construction procurement and tender processes.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Confident communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organisational and relationship-management skills.
- A proactive and professional approach.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Experience within earthworks would be beneficial but is not essential. Experience within groundworks, remediation, or enabling works would also be desirable.
What we offer
- A senior position within an ambitious, family-run contractor.
- The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of Ricketts Earthworks.
- The backing and operational capability of the wider HD Ricketts business.
- A collaborative working environment with direct access to commercial and operational teams.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Company pension.
- Bonus based on company growth.
- Holiday Entitlement: 28 days.
Why join the Ricketts Earthworks team?
Ricketts Earthworks combines specialist contracting capability with the resources and infrastructure of the wider HD Ricketts business. Our integrated approach provides greater control across earthworks delivery, transport, material supply, and disposal. This helps us support clients with well-planned, commercially controlled, and efficiently delivered earthworks packages.
This is an opportunity to join Ricketts Earthworks at an important stage in its development. We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership, help shape the direction of the business, and play a leading role in its continued growth.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, build something with long-term potential, and become a significant part of the team as the business develops.
Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience or reach out to:
Adam Ricketts | aricketts@hdricketts.co.uk
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