Commercial Manager

Job Title: Commercial Manager (Landscaping) Location: Leyland (Head Office) Salary: Circa £42,000 Dependant on Experience Are you a forward-thinking Commercial Manager looking to join a market-leading landscaping business? Helmrig is searching for a dynamic Commercial Manager to drive our commercial operations forward. If you're ready to take your career to the next level with an award-winning contractor at the forefront of landscaping, tree services, and environmental management, we want to hear from you! Join Helmrig – Shaping the Future of Sustainable Construction Helmrig is an award-winning contracting business, specialising in Landscaping, Tree Services, and Knotweed Eradication. We are proud to serve a diverse range of clients, including housebuilders and main contractors in the construction industry, with a focus on projects across the North West. At Helmrig, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that plays a critical role in supporting the construction industry to deliver the homes and communities that are vital to our society. But more than just building, we’re committed to doing so in a responsible and sustainable way. We focus on safeguarding our environment by managing trees responsibly, introducing new landscapes, and enhancing biodiversity. Helmrig – About Us Founded in 1980, Helmrig is a family-owned, award-winning contractor specialising in landscaping, tree services, and invasive weed management. We partner with responsible homebuilders to ensure projects are completed smoothly, from pre-land acquisition through to handover and adoption. With decades of expertise, we are trusted advisors on arboriculture, horticulture, and environmental compliance. Since transitioning to second-generation leadership four years ago, Helmrig has grown by over 60%, employing 31 staff and supporting a strong local supply chain. Our commitment to excellence earned us the "Property Care Association Contractor of the Year" in 2020 and the "Pro Landscaper" Award in 2024. As we grow, we seek passionate individuals who share our dedication to landscaping, construction, and the environment. Join us in shaping sustainable communities. The Role: As the Commercial Manager of Landscaping, you will oversee estimating, tendering, and managing the commercial aspects of our contracts. Working closely with the Contracts Manager, you'll ensure smooth project scheduling, address minor works, variations, and customer care tasks in the fast-paced construction environment. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll be a key player in driving the commercial success of the business. Key Responsibilities: * Lead pricing and bidding for new landscaping works with both new and existing clients. * Develop and manage project-specific bills of quantities, tracking progress and ensuring efficiency and profitability. * Manage quotes for minor works, variations, and customer care tasks, collaborating with the Contracts Manager for scheduling. * Work with the Office Manager to track project profitability, refining our pricing strategies. * Handle invoicing and applications for payment according to contract terms. * Manage our customer care database, ensuring outstanding and responsive service. What We’re Looking For: The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a hardworking, close-knit team. We're looking for someone passionate, with a strong work ethic and leadership potential, to help us develop systems and processes that support future growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to grow with us. * Highly Analytical: You should be comfortable working with construction drawings, spreadsheets, and data. An eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex information is crucial. * Process and Systems-Driven: You excel at breaking down new challenges into steps, creating standardised systems and processes that can be scaled and improved over time. * Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with job management systems and applications is a plus, as these tools will be central to your work. * Commercially Smart: Understanding pricing, costs, and margins is key. Our impact depends on being sustainably profitable, so we need someone with strong commercial instincts. * Construction Knowledge: A solid grasp of how contracts and subcontracts work in practice is ideal. * Ambitious and Passionate: We’re looking for someone who shares our work ethic, passion for customer satisfaction, and dedication to getting things right. Additional Benefits: * Family run business that looks out for one another and has a positive workforce culture. * Annual bonus based on company and personal performance. * Company Vehicle/Fuel card - to be discussed. * Christmas Party. To apply for this position please send a fully updated CV to Carolann Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive for each vacancy, we are unable to respond to every candidate personally and so if you have not heard back from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful