About the Position

Commercial Manager (Construction) – 4 Day Work Week

Location: United Kingdom (Remote)

Company: Laminar Projects

About the Job

At Shape.Construction, we are revolutionizing the construction industry with our innovative SaaS platform. We are seeking a seasoned Commercial Manager ready for a transformative change of industry. This role is not just a change of job, but a shift into the fast-growing world of construction SaaS.

As our Manager of Commercial Strategy, you will leverage your expertise to guide commercial teams through the challenges of change and claims. Your role will be pivotal in helping customers protect their profit, build defensible records, and prevent losses that plague most projects today.

Responsibilities

Consult with commercial leaders: Identify areas where profit is lost due to change and disputes, and demonstrate how Shape can stop margin leakage.
Support customer adoption: Ensure that site and office teams consistently use Shape to capture changes, issues, and claims.
Coach customers: Provide guidance on strengthening claims and defending disputes with documented, auditable records.
Shape product development: Act as the commercial voice inside Shape, influencing product development to better match the realities of construction projects.
Share best practices: Disseminate best practices and lessons learned across our customer base, raising industry standards and outcomes.

Requirements

Significant experience: As a Commercial Manager or in a similar construction role.
Deep understanding: Of how unmanaged change and poor records erode project profitability.
Strong communication skills: Ability to win trust and explain complex issues simply.
Strategic thinker: Capable of moving from diagnosing problems to implementing solutions.
Desire for industry impact: Not just improving a single project or business, but making a broader industry-wide impact.

Nice to Have

Experience advising or consulting: With multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge of SaaS platforms: Or digital transformation in construction.
Workshop and training experience: Comfortable leading workshops, training sessions, or customer presentations.
Ability to link commercial pain points: To practical technology solutions.

We Offer

Standard Benefits:

Extremely competitive salary
Paid annual leave (varies by location) + statutory bank holidays
Private health insurance
In-house coaching sessions
Discretionary bonus scheme for all team members

Life-Changing Benefits:

4 Day Weeks: Every week
Flexibility: We care about outcomes, not clock-watching
Personal Growth: Access to a coach, mentor, well-being therapist, and a development-focused environment designed to give you 5 years of growth in 1 year
Top Talent: We only hire the best; progression is fast and development is unbounded
Long-term Impact: Shape is tackling the single biggest issue in construction delivery, with solutions designed to spread and outlast us

About the Company

At Shape, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, empowering each member to contribute their unique capabilities towards our collective success. If you don’t think you meet all the criteria but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyway!

Please do not book a demo via the Shape website as part of the application.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Commercial Manager (Construction) – 4 Day Work Week

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