Head of Commercial

About this Role

This Head of Commercial position offers an executive leadership opportunity to take primary ownership of commercial governance, contract profitability, and client-facing negotiations for a rapidly expanding telecom infrastructure business. Based near Worcester/Kidderminster, you will report directly to the Managing Director and take strategic weight off Project Directors by driving margin optimisation and commercial discipline.

• Provide strategic leadership to Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and support teams across all active telecom programs.

• Lead client-facing commercial discussions, holding major telecommunications operators to account against contractual obligations, variations, and payment commitments.

• Drive margin improvement, own the integrity of WIP reporting, and ensure robust commercial forecasting alongside Operations and Finance.

• Identify, substantiate, and recover all contractual entitlements, compensation events, and variations to maximize business cash flow and profitability.

You are an assertive, highly commercial leader with the confidence and authority to challenge both internal operational teams and major client organizations. You bring a strong track record of protecting margins, managing contract change control, and driving financial performance in high-volume infrastructure environments.

• Demonstrate a proven track record of driving margin growth and contract profitability across high-volume programs.

• Possess strong client-facing negotiation skills with a willingness to push back firmly to protect business interests and secure entitlement.

• Show expert knowledge of contract governance, revenue recovery, cost control, and WIP reporting.

• Background in telecoms, utility infrastructure, or major civils is highly preferred, alongside strong team leadership capabilities.

Our client is a rapidly expanding market leader in wireless and telecom infrastructure, experiencing a period of massive business growth. They foster an inclusive, performance-driven culture where commercial leaders are given the autonomy to shape strategy and drive business success.

• Join a dynamic, fast-growing organization during a key expansion phase across major regional contracts.

• Work within an empowering culture that values direct commercial leadership and operational collaboration.

• Benefit from long-term business stability backed by major framework agreements with leading telecom operators.

• Access executive coaching, professional support, and clear pathways to senior operational leadership.

Taking on this senior executive role places you at the center of the company''s regional expansion strategy, working closely with executive leadership to scale commercial operations.

• Secure a permanent, full-time executive position offering a base salary plus performance bonus.

• Receive a comprehensive rewards package including a company car or generous car allowance scheme.

• Enjoy an extensive annual leave allowance plus bank holidays and dedicated personal development time.

• Gain access to private health cover, pension contributions, life assurance, and continuous professional development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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