Job Title                                              

WAREHOUSE MANAGER   – NIGHTS -TIMBER IMPORTER & DISTRIBUTOR

Job Description   

SRS Recruitment are one of the UK’s leading Construction Production Recruiters, our client is leading Importer & Distributor of Timber, Plywood and Panel Products and due to expansion and internal promotion they are seeking a WAREHOUSE MANAGER, and we delighted to have the opportunity to assist them in their search. If you are currently in working in a Merchant or for a distributor, and are looking to move into a management role this this could be for you!

Reporting to: OPERATIONS MANAGER  

As WAREHOUSE MANAGER your role will be to oversee the day-day operations of the warehouse, ensure safe storage and handling of goods at all times. Ensure all goods are accurately and efficiently dispatched. You would ensure all warehouse operations runs smoothly, and safely and in compliance with company policies. As WAREHOUSE MANAGER you would be responsible for leading your Team, ensure Timber is stored and transported correctly and meet customer and business demands and delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities of WAREHOUSE MANAGER

• Staff Supervision & Development
• Plan, organize and manage all daily warehouse operations.
• Goods in and inventory control
• Ensure efficient and safe workflow
• Manage warehouse recruitment, staff inductions and training
• Oversee the inspection of quality control
• Coordinate transport team to meet deadlines

Skills & Experience Required – WAREHOUSE MANAGER

• Proven experience in warehouse management or a similar role
• Experience within the Timber / Builders Merchant sector
• Strong experience in warehouse procedures, inventory control and logistics
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety (ISOH)
• Effective communication skills
• Customer focused with sound commercial skills.
• Good IT skills & PC literate and experience with Microsoft Outlook

Location/Area                                  HERTFORDSHIRE      

Salary                                               Competitive remuneration package

We are constantly seeking candidates within the Construction Material Sales Sector in the following roles:

Sales Manager, Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Specification Sales Executive, Specification Sales Manager, Branch Manager, Field Sales, Account Executive, Key Account Manager, Field Sales Executive, Field Sales Representative, National Account Manager, Account Executive, Territory Sales Executive, Area Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Internal Sales, Sales Office Manager, Key Accounts Sales, National Account Sales, National Sales Manager and Sales Director.

We cover all roles within the Construction Materials sector including:

Builders Merchants Sales Jobs, Builders Merchants Jobs, Plumbers Merchants Jobs, KBB Jobs, Civil Engineering Sales Jobs, M&E Sales Jobs, Timber Sales Jobs, Roofing Sales Jobs, Plumbing Sales Jobs, Insulation Sales Jobs, Interiors Sales Jobs, Aggregate Sales Jobs, Quarry Products Sales Jobs, Concrete Sales Jobs, Plant Hire Sales Jobs, Plant Sales Jobs, Tool Hire Sales Jobs, Access Equipment Sales Jobs, Portable Accommodation Sales Jobs, Scaffolding Sales Jobs, Formwork Sales Jobs, Reinforcement Sales Jobs, Bathroom Sales Jobs, Kitchen Sales Jobs, Bedroom Sales Jobs, Bathroom Showroom Sales Jobs, KBB Sales Jobs, Plumbing & Heating Sales Jobs, Heating Sales Jobs, HVAC Sales Jobs, Ventilation Sales Jobs, M&E Products Sales Jobs, Washrooms Sales Jobs, Sanitaryware Sales Jobs, Build Systems Sales Jobs, Cladding Sales Jobs, Curtain Walling Sales Jobs, Façade Sales Jobs, Structural Steel Sales Jobs, Brick Sales Jobs, Block Sales Jobs, Stone Sales Jobs, Architectural Stone Sales Jobs, Masonry Sales Jobs, Pipe Sales Jobs, Drainage Sales Jobs, Geotextile Sales Jobs, Attenuation Sales Jobs, SUDS Sales Jobs, Paving Sales Jobs, Landscaping Products Sales Jobs, Street Furniture Sales Jobs, Doors Sales Jobs, Joinery Sales Jobs, Timber Products Sales Jobs, Off Site Construction Sales Jobs, Timber Distribution Sales Jobs, Timber Importers Sales Jobs, Timber Engineering Sales Jobs, Timber Frame Sales Jobs, Sips Sales Jobs, Fencing Sales Jobs, Windows Sales Jobs, Ironmongery Sales Jobs, Hardware Sales Jobs, Access Control Sales Jobs, Lock Sales Jobs, Locking Systems Sales Jobs, Home Automation Sales Jobs, Lifts & Escalators Sales Jobs, Flooring Sales Jobs, Ceramic Tiles Sales Jobs, Adhesives Sales Jobs, Consumables Sales Jobs, Render Sales Jobs, EWI Sales Jobs, Insulation Sales Jobs, Plasterboard Sales Jobs, Partitions Sales Jobs, Fit Out Products Sales Jobs, Interiors Sales Jobs, Coatings Sales Jobs, Sealants sales Jobs, Roofing sales Jobs, Roofing Products Sales Jobs, Tools Sales Jobs, Fixings Sales Jobs, Roof Windows Sales Jobs, Lintels Sales Jobs, UPVC Windows Sales Jobs and all other Construction Materials Sales Jobs.

Vacancy Title                            HEAD OF COMMERCIAL & PROJECT DELIVERY   

Location                                   KENT

PLEASE NOTE: CANDIDATE MUST BE LOCATED IN THE SOUTHERN HOME COUNTIES OR WITHIN A SENSIBLE COMMUTING DISTANCE OF CENTRAL KENT. 2 TO 3 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE IS THE PREFERRED BASELINE, WITH GREATER FLEXIBILITY ONLY FOR A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUAL.

Job Description                       

Are you ready to take your commercial and project delivery leadership career to the next level by owning project revenues, margin performance and forecasting discipline for one of the UK’s most respected names in high security entrance and access control solutions?

This is a senior, business critical leadership position within a market leading organisation known for protecting highly sensitive environments across government, critical infrastructure and commercial settings. Sitting at the intersection of sales, delivery, finance and operations, this role exists to ensure that what has been sold commercially is delivered operationally, invoiced on time, and protected from margin erosion through stronger leadership, challenge and control after order intake. That emphasis is far closer to Jon’s latest role description than the broader earlier version.

Working directly for the Managing Director, you will take ownership of project revenues, gross margin performance and post order delivery control while leading Project Managers and suppliers through a commercially disciplined lens. You will be responsible for improving forecast integrity, tightening change control, driving stronger PM standards and creating clear ownership below MD level, reducing the need for routine escalation and ensuring the business is better positioned to protect EBITDA, margin and delivery performance.

This role demands someone who can combine strong construction and project delivery understanding with real commercial ownership, forecasting discipline, leadership authority and the judgement to intervene early when projects drift away from agreed commitments. This is not about finding a super Project Manager. It is about finding someone who can own and drive commercial delivery outcomes through others.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• A senior leadership role with genuine ownership of project revenues, margin performance and forecasting discipline
• Direct influence over commercial outcomes after order intake, not simply project administration
• Lead and drive Project Managers and suppliers against delivery, invoicing and margin commitments
• Reduce commercial leakage, improve PM accountability and strengthen control below MD level
• Operate within a highly respected brand known for premium engineering, reliability and high security project delivery

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Ownership, Margin Protection & Forecast Integrity

• Own commercial performance after order intake, ensuring revenue and margin outcomes are actively managed rather than reactively reported
• Protect EBITDA and project margin through strong commercial governance, timely intervention and disciplined decision making
• Own gross margin performance across projects, identifying erosion early and taking corrective action quickly
• Ensure contractual reviews, variation management, applications for payment and final account positions are dealt with effectively and at the correct time
• Oversee credit check and cashflow related disciplines, ensuring exposure is actively managed and commercial risks are identified early
• Lead margin recovery actions where performance drifts, including variation strategy, reprogramming, cost control and commercial challenge
• Maintain ownership of commercial reporting and system integrity, including SIMPRO workflows, ensuring data reflects delivery reality rather than optimism

Forecast Integrity, Backlog Conversion & Project Control

• Take ownership of forecast credibility post order, challenging and validating PM assumptions as site conditions, sequencing and programme realities evolve
• Hold Project Managers accountable for previously stated forecasts, delivery commitments and commercial assumptions, as well as future projections
• Drive backlog conversion with clear ownership, ensuring projects move from order intake to invoicing in line with commercial expectations
• Ensure revenue forecasting is evidence based, challenged where necessary, and actively owned rather than passively reported
• Intervene directly where commitments are missed, delivery slippage is not being addressed, or risks are not being actively mitigated
• Chair regular operations meetings with a clear focus on delivery against commitment, margin performance, forecast accuracy and corrective action, not status reporting

Project Manager Leadership & Performance Accountability

• Lead, develop and elevate the operational project delivery function to achieve revenue, margin and performance objectives
• Set clear expectations around commercial discipline, forecast ownership, escalation thresholds and delivery standards
• Improve consistency of PM behaviour, accountability and standards across the function
• Enable Project Managers to get the job done, while holding them firmly to account for outcomes rather than activity
• Reduce the need for routine MD intervention by creating stronger leadership, ownership and decision making at the right level
• Champion process and system improvements that improve predictability, productivity and profitability

Supplier & Delivery Oversight

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary delivery structure that includes Project Managers, commercial support, project administration and supplier / subcontractor resource relevant to delivery performance
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor performance where it impacts revenue delivery, project execution, quality, margin or programme commitments
• Ensure suppliers operate in line with commercial expectations, delivery standards and project requirements
• Maintain effective relationships with key delivery partners to support stronger execution, predictability and control
• Act as the key bridge between project delivery teams and senior leadership, ensuring the function remains aligned to wider commercial and operational objectives

Site Risk, Health & Safety & Delivery Governance

• Provide strategic oversight into site activity, ensuring delivery teams operate in line with legislation, company policy and required standards
• Set frameworks for risk identification, assessment and mitigation across project environments
  Ensure robust Health & Safety practices are embedded and maintained across the delivery function
• Oversee the reporting, escalation and resolution of site based risks, incidents and near misses
  Liaise with internal H&S specialists and external bodies when required to maintain compliance and protect the business
• Champion a proactive culture of safety, accountability and operational discipline

Cross Functional Integration

• Act as the primary point of integration between sales intent, delivery reality and financial outcome
• Work closely with the Head of Sales to improve handover quality, pipeline realism, forecast integrity and delivery readiness across live opportunities and secured work
• Strengthen collaboration between sales, project delivery, finance and wider operational stakeholders
• Ensure smoother handovers from sales into delivery, with stronger alignment on forecast realism, commercial assumptions and operational readiness
• Work with finance as a strategic counterpart, recognising that finance retains reporting and assurance responsibilities while this role owns operational and commercial delivery performance

What we’re looking for:

• Senior leadership experience across commercial, project delivery or operational functions within construction, engineered systems, security, access control or similarly project driven environments
• Strong understanding of P&L, EBITDA, gross margin performance and commercial accountability within live delivery environments
• Demonstrable experience leading Project Managers and driving delivery teams against revenue, invoicing and margin objectives
• Strong construction and project delivery understanding, with the commercial judgement to challenge assumptions and protect business performance
• Proven ability to manage change control, forecast integrity, variation recovery and operational risk
• Experience working across sales, delivery and finance, with the credibility to align commercial commitments with operational execution
• Strong leadership presence, capable of stepping in, taking ownership and driving standards quickly
• Highly organised, commercially minded, resilient and solutions focused
• Strong working knowledge of UK construction, installation and Health & Safety frameworks
• Confident communicator with the credibility to operate at senior leadership level and influence outcomes across the business

Security Clearance Requirement

• Must be eligible for SC clearance, non-negotiable
• DV clearance preferable (typically requires British Citizenship and 5+ years UK residency)

This is not simply another Head of Project Delivery appointment. It is an opportunity to take ownership of revenue delivery, gross margin performance and forecasting discipline within a highly respected specialist business, creating clearer accountability, stronger PM standards and more consistent protection of commercial outcomes after order intake.

You will play a major part in shaping how the business converts sold work into delivered and invoiced revenue, while leading a key function and helping the organisation operate with greater control, predictability and commercial maturity.

SALARY & BENEFITS                 

• Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE
• Bonus Scheme: 10% of basic on achievement of self-funding EBITDA target
• Car: EV company car (Audi Q4 e-tron, BMW iX3, or similar) or competitive car allowance
• Benefits: 5% Employer contribution pension, healthcare, life cover, 25 days holiday, mobile, laptop, retail discounts
• Career: A genuine opportunity to grow, develop, and make your mark in a global leader

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