I have been asked to find a Contracts/Commercial Manager for my client, based in Central Lancashire. They are already a successful and long standing business and are looking for someone who can assist in helping shape future growth. The company has a strong balance sheet with its own plant and purpose built HQ. The business overall turns over circa £10M. The larger part of this business is generated from contracted positions as a tier one contractor within the utility sector; which provides repeat work and strong cash flows. The civils/ground works part of the business makes up about a third of the business, specialising in commercial public sector works with some exposure to residential. The current client base is mainly the familiar regional main contractors. There is a real opportunity to further develop the civils business with the contacts and infrastructure provided by the utility part of the business. The current opportunity would suit a candidate who already has a successful track record in the civil engineering/ groundworks contracting sector. As part of a smaller team, they are looking for someone with the the ability and appetite to be involved in winning, pricing, and managing work, together with your colleague's skills to make all that happen. It would suit someone with strong business acumen who enjoys not just the technical side of the role but also the business and commercial aspects; whether fully experienced in these latter attributes or keen to be more involved in the more entrepreneurial opportunities out there. The salary and package are negotiable and this depends on relevant experience and future potential/your requirements. There is also the potential of a meaningful bonus scheme and longer term incentive plan tbc. You could have either a trades or degree background; the key is experience, industry contacts/relationships and business drive. This is a genuine opportunity to join a business for the long-term, be an important part of their growth plan and be supported in your new role. Please get in touch for further details on this and other opportunities that may suit your skills, experience and aspirations