Shape major highways projects and lead from the front
If you're a commercially astute leader with deep highways surfacing commercial expertise, this Highways Surfacing Commercial Manager role puts you at the heart of high-value frameworks and delivery teams. You will take ownership of commercial performance, influence outcomes, and progress your career in a senior, visible position based in Chatham.
Why this role works for you
You will step into a senior Highways Surfacing Commercial Manager position where your decisions matter. You'll lead people, control risk, and drive profitability across surfacing programmes-while being recognised and rewarded for your impact.
About the organisation
My client is a well-established highways contractor delivering surfacing and infrastructure works across the South East and wider UK. Known for strong frameworks, repeat business, and a collaborative culture, they invest in people and promote from within.
What you will be doing
As the Highways Surfacing Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end commercial management across multiple highways surfacing projects. You will:
·Lead and develop a commercial team, setting clear objectives and supporting progression
·Oversee cost control, forecasting, valuations, CVRs and final accounts
·Manage subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations and change control
·Provide commercial leadership across highways surfacing frameworks and schemes
·Identify and mitigate commercial risk while maximising value and margin
·Work closely with operations and senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
What you must bring
To succeed as a Highways Surfacing Commercial Manager, you will have:
·Proven highways surfacing commercial experience (essential)
·Demonstrable experience managing and developing a commercial team
·Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and highways frameworks
·A confident, collaborative leadership style with excellent stakeholder skills
·The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Salary and benefits
·Salary up to £100,000, dependent on experience
·Competitive package aligned to a senior Highways Surfacing Commercial Manager role
·Benefits to support long-term career and financial security
Career growth, location and working pattern
You will be based in Chatham, with a flexible working approach to support work-life balance. This Highways Surfacing Commercial Manager role offers genuine progression into senior leadership as the business continues to grow, alongside ongoing professional development.
Interested in taking the next step?
If you're ready to make a real commercial impact and progress your career as a Highways Surfacing Commercial Manager, this is a conversation worth having.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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Salary description
£95000.00 - £100000.00 per year