Head of Commercial

Network Plus Open · verified Sep 24, 2026

Hybrid Battle Full-time Director Sales Leadership

At a glance

Leadership Sales Leadership role at Network Plus. Battle · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Leadership

SeniorityDirector

LocationBattle

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

PostedJul 7, 2026 · 2mo ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Set commercial direction around growth, margins, and service delivery across utilities contracts
Oversee procurement and negotiation with contract stakeholders, including Local Delivery Partners
Track contract KPIs, budgets, profitability, and operational results against agreed targets
Lead contract staff while coordinating customers, supply chain partners, subcontractors, and LDPs
Improve processes, manage contractual risks, and maintain regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance

What you bring

You have managed subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams across complex delivery environments
You have handled large-scale contracts with responsibility for financial and operational efficiency
You bring experience with cost value reconciliations, profit and loss, and contractual risk control
You have built effective relationships with senior stakeholders and customers
NEC4 contract experience is essential; an RICS qualification is desirable

Who this fits

This suits a commercially focused leader who can manage people, contracts, budgets, negotiations, and operational improvement together. You’ll work in a senior leadership role based in Battle with a hybrid arrangement, leading contract-wide teams and stakeholder relationships.

From the employer

As Head of Commercial in you will be a key member of the Leadership Team, driving business growth and operational excellence. You will lead a high-performing team and focus on commercial strategy, margin improvement, and building strong client and stakeholder relationships. With a deep understanding of the utilities collaborating with the Contract Director, supply chain, and customers to deliver high standards of service.

Contract Procurement & Negotiation: Oversee procurement with contract stakeholders, ensuring alignment with commercial goals, especially with Local Delivery Partners (LDPs).
Contract Performance Monitoring: Track contract performance against KPIs, ensuring financial and operational targets are met.
Stakeholder & Supply Chain Collaboration: Foster collaboration to improve performance and customer satisfaction.
Leadership & Direction: Guide and support contract-wide staff, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Budget & Risk Management: Manage internal and client budgets, and proactively address contractual risks.
Operational Process Improvement: Continuously refine processes to enhance contract performance and profitability.
Subcontractor Management: Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and LDPs, ensuring compliance.
Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks, including safety and environmental standards.

Behavioural Competencies

Client-Centric Focus: Strengthen client relationships while maintaining commercial conditions.
Communication & Negotiation: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to achieve business outcomes.
Leadership & Accountability: Lead by example, ensuring ownership of commercial outcomes.
Problem Solving: Develop data-driven, practical solutions to challenges.
Adaptability & Change Management: Embrace and guide teams through change.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Cultivate a culture of innovation and performance enhancement.
Strategic Thinking: Set clear, measurable goals aligned with broader business and client objectives.

Key Experience

Subcontractor & Team Leadership: Proven management of subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
High-Volume Contract Management: Experience with large-scale contracts, ensuring financial and operational efficiency.
Financial & Contractual Oversight: Skilled in cost value reconciliations, profit and loss management, and risk mitigation.
Stakeholder Relationship Development: Strong track record in managing senior relationships.
Performance Improvement: Ability to identify and address operational and process gaps.

Technical Competencies

RICS Qualification: Desirable but not essential.
NEC4 Contract Experience: Essential.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven leader to drive growth, innovation, and performance.