Scaffolding Business Development / Commercial Manager

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 & Benefits

• Salary £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 Overview

• Identify, 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 Requirements

• Proven 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.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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