Commercial Operations Manager

A 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 or civils environment
• 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.