We have a really exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to drive the direction of, lead and manage the Commercial function at COOMBES. You will draw on your skills, experience and knowledge to establish an effective and forward-thinking service, to support our growing business.

Your experience in contract preparation, management and negotiation will be essential as you will play an integral role in all client contracts at pre- and post-contract design, in order to effectively establish and support our Rail projects. This will also incorporate preparing commercial responses to PQQ’s, tenders, etc.

As Commercial Manager you will be responsible for the robust financial and resource management of multiple contracts in our Arboriculture, Plant and Environment departments, ensuring that we comply with commercial and financial governance.

You will be a proactive communicator and keep key stakeholders informed through effective reporting and production of contract Commercial Management Plans, as well as leading client meetings and your own team. Your proven ability to build excellent working relationships is therefore essential.

Coombes provides an environment where you will be supported to draw on your experience to design and grow your function. In the establishment phase, this role will also naturally see you involved with some operational activities.

As well as sharing the ethos and values of our Company, candidates will ideally have some of the following:
• Degree in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying (or similar) or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience at Commercial Manager level
• Substantial experience within Rail/Construction sector and excellent industry knowledge.
• Experience and knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Membership of RICS, CICES or CIOB (desirable).

About us:
COOMBES is a leading Arboriculture and Forestry Contractor, with over 20 years of experience and expertise in the forestry sector. We have forged a strong industry reputation and we believe we have an unrivalled skill set and peerless knowledge of forestry work at all levels.

We also play a key role within the Rail industry, providing a whole manner of off-track solutions, and minor civils works, in partnership with Network Rail and other major contractors.

COOMBES has seen recent significant growth and we currently have some exciting projects underway in woodland management, timber harvesting, rail and civils works across the country. We are seeking skilled and experienced colleagues in a range of disciplines to support our growth and help us provide a service that is second to none.

COOMBES is a family-run SME, where we value integrity, a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and working together as one team to give our clients the best possible service. If this sounds like you, please reach out to us – we’d love to hear from you.

For a role profile, please contact the HR Team on <phone number removed> or email <email address removed>. To apply for this opportunity please forward your CV to <email address removed>.

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