Commercial Business Manager
CV-LibraryMaidstone, KentpermanentPosted: 6 May 2026
Apply NowA well-established infrastructure business with over 25 years’ experience delivering across utilities and telecoms civils has recently launched a new infrastructure division focused on long-term operational and commercial performance. A senior commercial leader is now sought to help shape and drive this function.
This is a high-impact role with full ownership of P&L and significant influence across the business.
The role
Responsibility for commercial performance across a growing infrastructure division, working closely with operational teams across sectors including gas, water, telecoms, reinstatement, aggregates and traffic management.
This is a hands-on leadership role where commercial thinking is embedded into day-to-day operations, not just reported on.
What you’ll be doing
* Owning full P&L responsibility, including forecasting, cost control and long-term planning
* Partnering closely with operational teams to drive performance and margin
* Supporting pricing, frameworks, bids and commercial negotiations
* Providing clear, meaningful insights to senior leadership to guide strategic decisions.
What we're looking for
* Senior commercial, commercial finance or operational leadership experience within utilities, civils, infrastructure or similar
* Strong understanding of how operational delivery impacts financial performance
* Ability to influence and collaborate with both operational teams and senior stakeholders
* A forward-thinking, hands-on approach suited to a growing organisation
What’s on offer
* Company car / allowance
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Life assurance
* EAP + virtual GP
* Free onsite parking
Why this role?
An opportunity to shape the commercial backbone of a business operating at the heart of essential infrastructure. The role offers genuine autonomy and the chance to play a key part in the long-term growth of a newly established division
This is a high-impact role with full ownership of P&L and significant influence across the business.
The role
Responsibility for commercial performance across a growing infrastructure division, working closely with operational teams across sectors including gas, water, telecoms, reinstatement, aggregates and traffic management.
This is a hands-on leadership role where commercial thinking is embedded into day-to-day operations, not just reported on.
What you’ll be doing
* Owning full P&L responsibility, including forecasting, cost control and long-term planning
* Partnering closely with operational teams to drive performance and margin
* Supporting pricing, frameworks, bids and commercial negotiations
* Providing clear, meaningful insights to senior leadership to guide strategic decisions.
What we're looking for
* Senior commercial, commercial finance or operational leadership experience within utilities, civils, infrastructure or similar
* Strong understanding of how operational delivery impacts financial performance
* Ability to influence and collaborate with both operational teams and senior stakeholders
* A forward-thinking, hands-on approach suited to a growing organisation
What’s on offer
* Company car / allowance
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Life assurance
* EAP + virtual GP
* Free onsite parking
Why this role?
An opportunity to shape the commercial backbone of a business operating at the heart of essential infrastructure. The role offers genuine autonomy and the chance to play a key part in the long-term growth of a newly established division