Company Description

Higgins Mechanical Services Limited specialises in providing practical engineering solutions to a wide range of clients, including Local Authorities, Education organisations, NHS, Health Services, and Commercial and Private Sector clients. Dedicated to delivering high-quality services, the company is committed to meeting the unique needs of its clients. Higgins Mechanical Services has earned a reputation for delivering reliable and efficient solutions tailored to its diverse client base.

 We’re Hiring: Commercial Manager 

Location: Ickenham, UB10 (Head Office Based)

Company: Higgins Mechanical

 https://www.higgins-mechanical.co.uk

Higgins Mechanical is a growing engineering business delivering projects across a wide range of scales and sectors. As part of our continued expansion, we are looking to appoint an experienced and driven Commercial Manager to take on a strategic leadership role within the business.

This is a key position where you will oversee multiple projects, manage a small commercial team, and play a pivotal role in shaping and growing the commercial function across the entire business unit.

You will be responsible for leading and developing our commercial operations, ensuring robust financial control, consistency in reporting, and enhanced commercial awareness across all projects. This role will also incorporate the full scope of responsibilities currently delivered by our Commercial team, while building a stronger and more scalable commercial structure for the future.

• Strategic oversight of multiple live projects from a commercial perspective
• Full P&L responsibility across projects and business unit performance
• Review, negotiation, and management of commercial contracts
• Development and management of cost plans and financial forecasts
• Leading project reviews, ensuring performance, profitability, and risk management
• Driving improvements in commercial processes, systems, and governance
• Implementing consistent financial systems to provide clear visibility across all projects
• Enhancing commercial awareness across operational teams
• Managing, mentoring, and developing junior Quantity Surveyors
• Establishing a culture of continuous improvement within the commercial team

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Proactive and driven, with a genuine “can-do” attitude
• Strategic in mindset, yet comfortable operating hands-on when required
• Aspirational, with a desire to elevate both their own performance and the wider business
• Experienced in commercial leadership within engineering, construction, or related sectors
• Passionate about developing people, improving quality, and building depth within teams
• Strong in financial management, reporting, and commercial decision-making

• Proficiency with Archdesk
• Familiarity with Sage 50 Projects
• Experience implementing or improving commercial systems across multiple projects

Salary is dependent on experience and will be negotiable based on sector exposure, capability, and the value you bring to the business.

 Expected salary range: £65,000 – £75,000+, with flexibility to agree a tailored package for the right candidate.

The package will also include additional company benefits, which can be discussed at interview.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a role where you can genuinely shape the future of the commercial functionwithin a growing company. You won’t just be maintaining systems—you’ll be building them, improving them, and leaving a lasting impact.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV to: Kevin.gilchrist@higgins-mechanical.co.uk

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