Commercial Business Manager

Job Description

Ferns Group is a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established utilities and reinstatement company, specialising in telecoms civils and tailored reinstatement services. Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.” Ferns Infrastructure is a newly established part of the business that supports long‑term operational and commercial performance across the Group.

Full time

2 Mar 2026

Kent

We’re looking for a senior commercial leader who treats the business as if it were their own. Someone who thrives in an operational environment, understands the realities of utility and infrastructure delivery, and knows how to translate operational activity into strong commercial performance.

You will own the P&L for Ferns Infrastructure, shape commercial strategy, and partner closely with operational leaders across multiple sectors including gas, water, telecoms, reinstatement, aggregates and traffic management.

• You will take full responsibility for commercial performance, forecasting, cost management and long‑term planning.
• Working side by side with operational teams to ensure commercial insight is embedded into day‑to‑day delivery.
• Support pricing, frameworks, bids and commercial negotiations, building strong relationships with our clients.
• Provide meaningful analysis and commentary to the senior leadership team, helping to guide long‑term strategic decisions.

• Experience in a senior commercial, commercial finance or operational leadership role within utilities, civils, infrastructure or similar sectors.
• Comfortable managing a full P&L and understanding how operational delivery affects financial outcomes.
• The ability to influence, challenge and collaborate with directors, engineers, planners and operational teams.
• A forward looking mindset, ready to support a growing and diversifying organisation.

• Salary – up to £80,000 per annum
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• 33 days annual leave – inclusive of bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• EAP – with virtual GP
• Free onsite parking

You’ll be shaping the commercial backbone of a business that plays a major role in UK essential infrastructure. You’ll work in a fast‑moving environment with genuine autonomy and the chance to contribute to long‑term success. Ferns has a strong family heritage, and the future of the Group is focused on sustainable, safe, high‑quality delivery for the communities we serve.

Ferns Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre‑employment screening checks should your application be successful.

About the company

Ferns Group