Scaffolding Business Development & Commercial Manager
Location: Preston
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE + £6,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Bennett & Game are proud to be working with a well-established scaffolding and access contractor who are seeking an experienced Business Development & Commercial Manager to join their growing team based in Preston.
This is a unique opportunity for an individual with strong scaffolding industry experience who can combine business development, estimating and commercial management expertise. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving company growth, securing new work, managing client relationships and overseeing the commercial aspects of projects from tender stage through to final account.
The role requires a commercially minded professional who can actively win work, build long-term client relationships and represent the business within the construction and infrastructure sectors.
- Business Development & Commercial Manager Salary & BenefitsSalary £50,000 – £60,000 DOE
- £6,000 Car Allowance
- Performance-related bonus
- Company benefits package
- Opportunity to influence business growth and strategy
- Senior management team exposure
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Business Development & Commercial Manager Job OverviewIdentify, develop and secure new business opportunities within the scaffolding and access sector
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, main contractors and key stakeholders
- Attend client meetings, networking events, hospitality functions and industry events
- Prepare scaffolding estimates, quotations and tender submissions
- Price both tube & fitting and system scaffolding projects
- Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations
- Manage valuations, variations, applications for payment and final accounts
- Produce commercial reports and monitor project profitability
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Support the development of commercial strategies and business growth initiatives
- Act as a key ambassador for the business across major construction and infrastructure projects
- Business Development & Commercial Manager Job RequirementsProven experience within the scaffolding and access industry
- Strong understanding of tube & fitting and system scaffolding
- Experience in business development, estimating, commercial management or quantity surveying within scaffolding
- Ability to identify opportunities and convert enquiries into profitable projects
- Existing industry contacts and client relationships would be highly advantageous
- Experience preparing estimates, tenders and commercial submissions
- Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, applications for payment and commercial reporting
- Excellent negotiation and client management skills
- Commercially astute with a strong focus on profitability and relationship management
- Confident and professional communicator capable of representing the business externally
- Full UK Driving Licence
This position would suit an experienced Scaffolding Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or Business Development professional looking for a varied role combining client development, commercial management and strategic growth responsibilities within a successful and expanding scaffolding contractor.
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