Head of Commercial

7 days ago

Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Network Plus Services Full time
Job Description

Head of Commercial - Vegetation Management & Utilities Sector Leader

Our Role

As a key member of the Leadership Team at Network Plus Services, you will drive business growth and operational excellence in the vegetation management and utilities sectors. You will lead a high-performing team, focusing on commercial strategy, margin improvement, and building strong client and stakeholder relationships. With a deep understanding of the utilities and vegetation management sectors, you will collaborate with the Contract Director, supply chain, and customers to deliver high standards of service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contract Procurement & Negotiation: Oversee procurement with contract stakeholders, ensuring alignment with commercial goals, especially with Local Delivery Partners (LDPs).
  • Contract Performance Monitoring: Track contract performance against KPIs, ensuring financial and operational targets are met.
  • Stakeholder & Supply Chain Collaboration: Foster collaboration to improve performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Leadership & Direction: Guide and support contract-wide staff, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Budget & Risk Management: Manage internal and client budgets, and proactively address contractual risks.
  • Operational Process Improvement: Continuously refine processes to enhance contract performance and profitability.
  • Subcontractor Management: Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and LDPs, ensuring compliance.
  • Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks, including safety and environmental standards.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Client-Centric Focus: Strengthen client relationships while maintaining commercial conditions.
  • Communication & Negotiation: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to achieve business outcomes.
  • Leadership & Accountability: Lead by example, ensuring ownership of commercial outcomes.
  • Problem Solving: Develop data-driven, practical solutions to challenges.
  • Adaptability & Change Management: Embrace and guide teams through change.
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Cultivate a culture of innovation and performance enhancement.
  • Strategic Thinking: Set clear, measurable goals aligned with broader business and client objectives.

Key Experience

  • Subcontractor & Team Leadership: Proven management of subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
  • High-Volume Contract Management: Experience with large-scale contracts, ensuring financial and operational efficiency.
  • Financial & Contractual Oversight: Skilled in cost value reconciliations, profit and loss management, and risk mitigation.
  • Utilities Industry Expertise: Extensive experience in the commercial management of high-volume contracts in the utilities sector.
  • Stakeholder Relationship Development: Strong track record in managing senior relationships.
  • Performance Improvement: Ability to identify and address operational and process gaps.

Technical Competencies

  • RICS Qualification: Desirable but not essential.
  • NEC4 Contract Experience: Essential, particularly in vegetation management and utilities.
  • Framework Contract Expertise: Experience with large-scale framework contracts in the utilities sector.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven leader to drive growth, innovation, and performance in the vegetation management and utilities sectors. At Network Plus Services, we value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly and welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

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