Head of Commercial Job at Story Contracting (Salsburgh)

Head of Commercial

Story Contracting

Location:
United Kingdom , Salsburgh ▼
Carlisle
Birmingham
Doncaster

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Head of Commercial to shape and lead the strategic direction of the commercial function within Story Plant. This new, pivotal role comes at an exciting time in our growth and will support the integration of our Geotechnical team as well as our 4 regional depots. Driving a culture of robust commercial management, strong client relationships and technical excellence and working as part of a small leadership team, you will have the autonomy to develop both the team and commercial processes to align with future needs. You will drive commercial leadership of the Story Plant and Geo-tech business and take overall responsibility for the development, implementation, and review of commercial activity within all projects and services to achieve consistently successful commercial outcomes.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the commercial strategy across the Plant Division, supporting operational teams to set strong work bank forecasts with the objective of minimising risks, maximising opportunities and avoiding contractual disputes
Drive robust decision-making through analytical insight and commercial acumen
Strengthen subcontractor and supplier relationships and ensure effective contract management
Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and commercial excellence within Operational teams

Requirements:

Proven experience of leading and developing a commercial team
Technical qualification as a QS
Excellent working knowledge of the plant hire, infrastructure, construction or rail sectors
Ability to coach, mentor and develop teams across the business to increase their commercial acumen and understanding
Experience in building collaborative relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers
Ability to create business cases / investment proposals and a natural desire to innovate
Experience of working with a variety of contract types and negotiating contractual terms

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

Expiration:
January 21, 2026

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