Commercial / Operations Manager - Sports Pitch Contractor
- Midlands
- £70,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Company: Sports Pitch Contractor
Location: North Wales (Hybrid – Full Flexibility)
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 + Full Package
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Progression: Clear pathway to Director-levelShape, Lead, and Build – A Major Role in a Growing BusinessThis is a pivotal leadership role with a well-established specialist contractor – known for delivering high-quality sports surfaces, civil engineering projects, and complex groundworks across the UK.With a stronghold in South Wales, the business is now scaling its North Wales operation, and this role is central to that growth. There are already active projects in the region – now they need someone to take ownership, lead delivery, and drive expansion alongside the directors.The Opportunity
- Full hybrid working – work from site, home, or the main office when needed
- Full autonomy – you'll have the freedom to run and grow the region as if it were your own business
- Backed by the main team – experienced directors, commercial support, and delivery infrastructure are all in place
- Build your own team – source and manage new sub-contractors, hire staff as the region grows, and shape the division your way
- Lead commercial and operational performance across all North Wales projects
- Work alongside directors on business development and strategic growth
- Oversee contract negotiations, tenders, and project delivery
- Build and manage regional delivery teams and supply chains
- Ensure consistent quality, profitability, and client satisfaction
- Strong commercial and/or operational experience in construction, groundworks, civil engineering, or sports surfacing
- Track record of delivering multi-site projects with full lifecycle oversight
- Confidence managing clients, budgets, and technical delivery
- A hands-on approach and entrepreneurial mindset – ready to lead and scale
- Ambition to progress to Director-level as the business expands
- £70,000 – £75,000 salary
- Full benefits package (car allowance, pension, holiday etc.)
- Flexible hybrid working – work how and where you deliver best
- True ownership of a growing regional division
- Direct access to the senior team and input into future company strategy
- Real career progression into senior leadership / Director status