Job Profile for Head Of Commercial 45765
Bennett & Game are delighted to be working with a fast-growing contractor within the solar and renewables sector, seeking to appoint a Head of Commercial as part of a strategic leadership hire during a pivotal stage of growth.
Backed by a £700m turnover group, the business has achieved 142% growth over the past 12 months and has clear plans to scale from £17m turnover to £50m to £60m within the next three to four years. Following rapid expansion, the company is now looking to appoint a commercially driven leader to establish, structure and scale a best-in‑class commercial function.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a Head of Commercial role with genuine autonomy, building commercial processes, implementing systems and software, shaping governance, and growing a high-performing team beneath you. The long-term pathway is clearly mapped towards Commercial Director level as the business continues to expand.
The business is open to background, welcoming experience from main contracting, fit‑out, M&E, renewables, solar or housebuilding environments. What is essential is the drive, structure and ambition to build something and grow with it.
Head of Commercial Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 DOE (open to discussion)
* Car allowance
* Bonus Scheme
* Long-term incentive plans (LTIPs)
* 25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme
* 4 years death in service cover
* Critical illness cover
* Comprehensive in‑house and external training
* Access to Udemy and further development platforms
* Office facilities including stocked kitchen, shower and gym
* Regular companywide social events
* Supportive, collaborative culture with clear leadership progression
Head of Commercial Job Overview
* Establish and implement the full commercial framework across the business
* Develop and standardise commercial processes, governance and reporting structures
* Lead the selection and implementation of commercial software and systems
* Own monthly reporting, forecasting, margin protection and cash flow management
* Drive subcontract procurement strategy, contract negotiation and final account performance
* Implement robust change control and risk management procedures
* Partner closely with operational leadership to improve project performance and reduce commercial leakage
* Recruit, mentor and build out a scalable commercial team aligned to growth plans
* Provide strategic commercial input to the board as turnover scales towards £50m to £60m
* Shape the long‑term commercial strategy with a view to progressing into Commercial Director
Head of Commercial Requirements
* Proven experience operating at Senior QS, Commercial Manager or Head of Commercial level within a contractor environment
* Strong background in managing reporting, forecasting, variations and final accounts
* Experience building or improving commercial processes and governance structures
* Confident implementing systems and driving operational change
* Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to grow into a Director‑level position
* Strong leadership capability with the ability to build and inspire a team
* Background considered from main contracting, fit‑out, M&E, renewables, solar or housebuilding
This is a high-impact leadership role offering genuine influence, autonomy and long‑term progression within a rapidly scaling business backed by a major group structure.
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