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Head of Commercial – Civil Engineering

Reading
£140k/yr
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Head of Commercial – Civil Engineering

Head of Commercial – Civil Engineering

Base Salary: £140k Benefits: 20% Bonus, Executive car/allowance (including full electric), Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, generous Pension

Location: Berkshire / Home Counties Sector: Civil Engineering

Our client is a leading UK Civil Engineering Contractor, boasting an extensive forward order book in Highways, Rail, Water and General Civil Engineering.

Due to a mix of succession planning and framework/project awards, they are now recruiting for a Head of Commercial. This role presents a critical hire, positioning the successful candidate on the track to become Commercial Director.


About the Role

This position is tailored for a Senior Commercial Manager/Commercial Manager aiming for progression to a Directors-level role. The Head of Commercial will oversee the following:

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  • Pre- and post-contract negotiations
  • Management of a team spanning Commercial Managers, Square Mile (SQS) and Quantities Surveyors (QS) within a designated region
  • High-level client engagement and input into commercial strategy*

Key Responsibilities

  • Negotiate terms for New Civil Engineering Projects and manage project contracts
  • Lead a team of Commercial professionals (SQS, QS, and Commercial Managers) in a regional capacity
  • Directly liaise with clients, ensuring alignment with commercial strategy and objectives
  • Contribute strategically to overall commercial decision-making and risk management

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About the Person

  • A degree-qualified professional in a related field (preferably Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Commerce)
  • Proven experience in managing Negotious Applied Contracts (NEC3/NEC4) frameworks
  • Comfortable in a highly client-facing Environment
  • Driveable candidates (due to potential office-based locations in Berkshire/Home Counties)

Important Note: Due to a high volume of applications, our client cannot respond to all applicants. If you do not hear back within 14 days of submission, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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Skills

Pre Contract Negotiations
Post Contract Negotiations
Team Management
Client Interaction
Commercial Strategy
NEC3 Contracts
NEC4 Contracts

Location

Reading, England, United Kingdom

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