Plowman Craven
Ref: VA219 London Office - Southwark Bridge Road Full time /Permanent /Hybrid Digital Construction Division - Head of Commercial Overview: Commercial leadership that shapes how digital construction is won, delivered and grown. Plowman Craven is a recognised leader in geospatial technologies and digital construction, trusted by major developers, contractors, property managers and engineering organisations across the built environment. Our work sits at the intersection of data, technology and delivery reality, supporting smarter decisions across the full asset lifecycle. As our Digital Construction capability continues to scale, we are seeking an experienced Head of Commercial to lead the commercial agenda for this division and play a defining role in its future growth. The role: This is a senior leadership position with full accountability for the commercial performance of the Digital Construction Division. The Head of Commercial owns the end-to-end commercial lifecycle; from opportunity qualification and bid strategy through to contract management, delivery oversight and client development. You will lead tendering and bid activity, shape pricing and commercial strategy, and act as the division's commercial authority internally and externally. This role combines strategic oversight with hands on leadership, requiring strong judgement, commercial rigour and the ability to influence at senior level. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will work closely with operational leaders across Built Assets, Infrastructure and Digital Delivery, ensuring commercial decisions align with delivery capability, governance and long term growth objectives. Key responsibilities: Commercial strategy and governance Lead commercial frameworks covering pricing, tendering, negotiation, contracts and risk management Provide senior commercial insight, forecasting and performance reporting Ensure robust governance, compliance and financial control across the project lifecycle Bidding, growth and client leadership Own the bid and tendering process, shaping propositions that are commercially sound and solution led Lead senior client engagement, positioning Plowman Craven as a multi disciplinary digital construction partner Drive sales growth, strategic account development and pipeline performance Leadership and collaboration Provide commercial oversight to Bid and Project Management teams across the division Work closely with business development, marketing and operational leaders to ensure alignment and cross selling Act as a commercial bridge between Digital Construction and the wider business Market presence and profile Represent the business at client meetings, industry events and conferences Contribute to thought leadership and market positioning in collaboration with marketing What success looks like: Performance in this role is measured through clear commercial outcomes, including bid success rate, revenue growth, pipeline quality and response times, project profitability, client retention and satisfaction, governance and compliance, team engagement, and overall market positioning. About you: This role is suited to a senior commercial leader with experience operating in complex, multi disciplinary environments, ideally within digital construction, engineering, infrastructure or related sectors. You will bring: A proven track record in senior commercial leadership roles Deep expertise in commercial structures, pricing, contracts, negotiation and risk management Strong strategic capability, with experience translating strategy into measurable growth Credibility with senior clients and internal stakeholders Experience building, leading and developing high performing commercial teams The confidence and presence to represent the business externally as a recognised industry voice Most importantly, you will be comfortable operating at the point where commercial ambition meets delivery reality, shaping propositions that are competitive, robust and sustainable. Plowman Craven is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Plowman Craven is a great place to work and offers a range of competitive family friendly benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave - increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays Performance related bonus Salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme Travel loans & travel cards (Zone 1+2) for London based roles Access to fleet vehicles Life assurance Enhanced family friendly benefits Social activities organised throughout the year Harpenden & London offices Employee owned company held in a Trust for the benefit of employees Apply for Head of Commercial ( VA219 ) Please apply for this job role using our People HR System. To get started please click the apply button below. Any information you send us via this form will be used for the purposes of processing your application. View our privacy policy to see how we use and manage your data. The application form will open in a new window/tab. Please complete all required fields before submitting the form. Benefits of working at Plowman Craven Plowman Craven is a great place to work, where we always attract, develop and retain high calibre individuals. From competitive salaries to pensions and career development, let us show you some of the benefits in working for one of the premier surveying companies in the UK.
Ref: VA219 London Office - Southwark Bridge Road Full time /Permanent /Hybrid Digital Construction Division - Head of Commercial Overview: Commercial leadership that shapes how digital construction is won, delivered and grown. Plowman Craven is a recognised leader in geospatial technologies and digital construction, trusted by major developers, contractors, property managers and engineering organisations across the built environment. Our work sits at the intersection of data, technology and delivery reality, supporting smarter decisions across the full asset lifecycle. As our Digital Construction capability continues to scale, we are seeking an experienced Head of Commercial to lead the commercial agenda for this division and play a defining role in its future growth. The role: This is a senior leadership position with full accountability for the commercial performance of the Digital Construction Division. The Head of Commercial owns the end-to-end commercial lifecycle; from opportunity qualification and bid strategy through to contract management, delivery oversight and client development. You will lead tendering and bid activity, shape pricing and commercial strategy, and act as the division's commercial authority internally and externally. This role combines strategic oversight with hands on leadership, requiring strong judgement, commercial rigour and the ability to influence at senior level. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will work closely with operational leaders across Built Assets, Infrastructure and Digital Delivery, ensuring commercial decisions align with delivery capability, governance and long term growth objectives. Key responsibilities: Commercial strategy and governance Lead commercial frameworks covering pricing, tendering, negotiation, contracts and risk management Provide senior commercial insight, forecasting and performance reporting Ensure robust governance, compliance and financial control across the project lifecycle Bidding, growth and client leadership Own the bid and tendering process, shaping propositions that are commercially sound and solution led Lead senior client engagement, positioning Plowman Craven as a multi disciplinary digital construction partner Drive sales growth, strategic account development and pipeline performance Leadership and collaboration Provide commercial oversight to Bid and Project Management teams across the division Work closely with business development, marketing and operational leaders to ensure alignment and cross selling Act as a commercial bridge between Digital Construction and the wider business Market presence and profile Represent the business at client meetings, industry events and conferences Contribute to thought leadership and market positioning in collaboration with marketing What success looks like: Performance in this role is measured through clear commercial outcomes, including bid success rate, revenue growth, pipeline quality and response times, project profitability, client retention and satisfaction, governance and compliance, team engagement, and overall market positioning. About you: This role is suited to a senior commercial leader with experience operating in complex, multi disciplinary environments, ideally within digital construction, engineering, infrastructure or related sectors. You will bring: A proven track record in senior commercial leadership roles Deep expertise in commercial structures, pricing, contracts, negotiation and risk management Strong strategic capability, with experience translating strategy into measurable growth Credibility with senior clients and internal stakeholders Experience building, leading and developing high performing commercial teams The confidence and presence to represent the business externally as a recognised industry voice Most importantly, you will be comfortable operating at the point where commercial ambition meets delivery reality, shaping propositions that are competitive, robust and sustainable. Plowman Craven is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Plowman Craven is a great place to work and offers a range of competitive family friendly benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave - increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays Performance related bonus Salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme Travel loans & travel cards (Zone 1+2) for London based roles Access to fleet vehicles Life assurance Enhanced family friendly benefits Social activities organised throughout the year Harpenden & London offices Employee owned company held in a Trust for the benefit of employees Apply for Head of Commercial ( VA219 ) Please apply for this job role using our People HR System. To get started please click the apply button below. Any information you send us via this form will be used for the purposes of processing your application. View our privacy policy to see how we use and manage your data. The application form will open in a new window/tab. Please complete all required fields before submitting the form. Benefits of working at Plowman Craven Plowman Craven is a great place to work, where we always attract, develop and retain high calibre individuals. From competitive salaries to pensions and career development, let us show you some of the benefits in working for one of the premier surveying companies in the UK.
Plowman Craven
Ref: VA212 London Office - Southwark Bridge Road Full timePermanentHybrid Head of Digital - Digital Construction division Shape how modern digital construction is delivered. Join us and make real change. Plowman Craven is looking for an experienced and credible digital leader to take on a pivotal Head of Digital role within our Digital Construction division. This is a senior leadership position with real influence. You will shape how digital consultancy, BIM and CAD delivery operate across the business, setting standards, leading people, and ensuring our digital services continue to support complex infrastructure and built asset projects around the world. The opportunity: As Head of Digital, you will lead our digital delivery operations across the UK and Poland, with responsibility for quality, consistency, innovation and performance. You will work closely with senior leaders, clients and delivery teams to ensure digital services are robust, scalable and commercially effective. This role suits someone who enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands on technical credibility. You will be equally comfortable setting direction, developing people, engaging with clients, and getting into the detail when needed. What you will be doing: You will lead and develop multidisciplinary digital teams across digital consultancy, BIM and CAD, creating a strong culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement. You will set and own digital standards, governance and quality frameworks, ensuring consistent, compliant outputs across regions and projects. You will oversee digital consultancy and information management services, advising clients on digital strategy, data governance, BIM workflows and technology adoption. You will ensure high-quality digital production, including BIM and CAD modelling, aligned to client requirements, project standards and regulatory expectations. You will play a key role in digital transformation, embedding new technologies, improving workflows and strengthening operational efficiency. You will work closely with commercial and delivery teams to support tenders, pricing and client solutions, bringing a clear commercial mindset to digital delivery. You will build strong working relationships with technology partners and the wider supply chain to support innovation and resilience. You will help shape the future direction of digital services at Plowman Craven, identifying growth opportunities and strengthening our position as a trusted digital delivery partner. What we are looking for: We are looking for a senior digital professional with strong leadership presence and a track record of delivering complex digital services in infrastructure, construction, geospatial or related sectors. You are likely to bring: Extensive experience in digital delivery, BIM, digital consultancy or construction technology Proven leadership of multidisciplinary delivery teams across multiple locations Strong technical understanding of BIM, CAD, information management and digital standards Experience advising clients on digital strategy, data integration and technology adoption Commercial awareness and experience supporting bids, pricing and client engagement Confidence working with geospatial data, BIM models and digital twin environments Experience with Common Data Environments, data governance and quality assurance A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence senior stakeholders A practical mindset focused on delivery excellence, consistency and continuous improvement Experience with GIS platforms, BIM tools, interoperability standards, automation or data visualisation is highly relevant, but just as important is your ability to lead people, set direction and deliver results. Why join Plowman Craven: You will join a well-established, forward-thinking consultancy working at the intersection of geospatial, digital construction and technology. This role offers: Genuine influence over how digital services are delivered and developed The opportunity to lead and shape a growing international digital team Exposure to major infrastructure and built asset projects A business that values technical excellence, innovation and people development A leadership role where your expertise will be recognised and trusted Working arrangement: This role requires regular office presence, with a minimum of three days per week, to support collaboration, leadership and team development. You will work closely with teams in the UK and Poland and support global delivery across other regions. Plowman Craven is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Plowman Craven is a great place to work and offers a range of competitive family friendly benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave - increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays Performance related bonus Salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme Travel loans & travel cards (Zone 1+2) for London-based roles Access to fleet vehicles Life assurance Enhanced family friendly benefits Social activities organised throughout the year Harpenden & London offices Employee owned company held in a Trust for the benefit of employees Apply for Head of Digital ( VA212 ) Please apply for this job role using our People HR System. To get started please click the apply button below. Any information you send us via this form will be used for the purposes of processing your application. View our privacy policy to see how we use and manage your data. The application form will open in a new window/tab. Please complete all required fields before submitting the form. Benefits of working at Plowman Craven Plowman Craven is a great place to work, where we always attract, develop and retain high calibre individuals. From competitive salaries to pensions and career development, let us show you some of the benefits in working for one of the premier surveying companies in the UK.
Ref: VA212 London Office - Southwark Bridge Road Full timePermanentHybrid Head of Digital - Digital Construction division Shape how modern digital construction is delivered. Join us and make real change. Plowman Craven is looking for an experienced and credible digital leader to take on a pivotal Head of Digital role within our Digital Construction division. This is a senior leadership position with real influence. You will shape how digital consultancy, BIM and CAD delivery operate across the business, setting standards, leading people, and ensuring our digital services continue to support complex infrastructure and built asset projects around the world. The opportunity: As Head of Digital, you will lead our digital delivery operations across the UK and Poland, with responsibility for quality, consistency, innovation and performance. You will work closely with senior leaders, clients and delivery teams to ensure digital services are robust, scalable and commercially effective. This role suits someone who enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands on technical credibility. You will be equally comfortable setting direction, developing people, engaging with clients, and getting into the detail when needed. What you will be doing: You will lead and develop multidisciplinary digital teams across digital consultancy, BIM and CAD, creating a strong culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement. You will set and own digital standards, governance and quality frameworks, ensuring consistent, compliant outputs across regions and projects. You will oversee digital consultancy and information management services, advising clients on digital strategy, data governance, BIM workflows and technology adoption. You will ensure high-quality digital production, including BIM and CAD modelling, aligned to client requirements, project standards and regulatory expectations. You will play a key role in digital transformation, embedding new technologies, improving workflows and strengthening operational efficiency. You will work closely with commercial and delivery teams to support tenders, pricing and client solutions, bringing a clear commercial mindset to digital delivery. You will build strong working relationships with technology partners and the wider supply chain to support innovation and resilience. You will help shape the future direction of digital services at Plowman Craven, identifying growth opportunities and strengthening our position as a trusted digital delivery partner. What we are looking for: We are looking for a senior digital professional with strong leadership presence and a track record of delivering complex digital services in infrastructure, construction, geospatial or related sectors. You are likely to bring: Extensive experience in digital delivery, BIM, digital consultancy or construction technology Proven leadership of multidisciplinary delivery teams across multiple locations Strong technical understanding of BIM, CAD, information management and digital standards Experience advising clients on digital strategy, data integration and technology adoption Commercial awareness and experience supporting bids, pricing and client engagement Confidence working with geospatial data, BIM models and digital twin environments Experience with Common Data Environments, data governance and quality assurance A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence senior stakeholders A practical mindset focused on delivery excellence, consistency and continuous improvement Experience with GIS platforms, BIM tools, interoperability standards, automation or data visualisation is highly relevant, but just as important is your ability to lead people, set direction and deliver results. Why join Plowman Craven: You will join a well-established, forward-thinking consultancy working at the intersection of geospatial, digital construction and technology. This role offers: Genuine influence over how digital services are delivered and developed The opportunity to lead and shape a growing international digital team Exposure to major infrastructure and built asset projects A business that values technical excellence, innovation and people development A leadership role where your expertise will be recognised and trusted Working arrangement: This role requires regular office presence, with a minimum of three days per week, to support collaboration, leadership and team development. You will work closely with teams in the UK and Poland and support global delivery across other regions. Plowman Craven is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Plowman Craven is a great place to work and offers a range of competitive family friendly benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave - increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays Performance related bonus Salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme Travel loans & travel cards (Zone 1+2) for London-based roles Access to fleet vehicles Life assurance Enhanced family friendly benefits Social activities organised throughout the year Harpenden & London offices Employee owned company held in a Trust for the benefit of employees Apply for Head of Digital ( VA212 ) Please apply for this job role using our People HR System. To get started please click the apply button below. Any information you send us via this form will be used for the purposes of processing your application. View our privacy policy to see how we use and manage your data. The application form will open in a new window/tab. Please complete all required fields before submitting the form. Benefits of working at Plowman Craven Plowman Craven is a great place to work, where we always attract, develop and retain high calibre individuals. From competitive salaries to pensions and career development, let us show you some of the benefits in working for one of the premier surveying companies in the UK.