National Commercial Manager

Horizon Services is a nationally recognised electricity infrastructure services company. Our team of highly skilled designers, engineers, and field service technicians deliver innovative and reliable solutions. These include the design and maintenance of underground and overhead electricity infrastructure, streetlighting, capital works and maintenance, asset management, and future energy and sustainability solutions. Horizon Services is proud to be a member of the Horizon Energy Group of companies. We are seeking a high‑impact National Commercial Manager , based in Whakatāne or Auckland , to lead commercial governance across our utility segment portfolio. This senior leadership role reports directly to the General Manager – HSL and operates within a national matrix structure, influencing estimating, engineering support, BIM capability, project delivery, and business development. What you’ll lead and deliver National commercial governance across tenders and projects Bid and No‑Bid decisions, tender reviews, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations Commercial and legal risk management Cost‑to‑complete forecasting and margin optimisation Standardising commercial processes and contractor engagement practices Building strong client relationships and securing strategic utility contracts Strategic impact Over the next twelve months, you will: Strengthen pricing strategy and margin protection Drive commercial performance reviews across major projects Support strategic planning, market analysis, and business growth Contribute to investment assessments, including mergers and acquisitions Incentive model This role includes a performance‑based annual incentive , linked to: Tender success rates Margin protection and commercial governance outcomes Securing major contracts and improving bid margins About You You are a commercially astute leader with deep experience in the utility or high‑voltage construction sector , and a proven ability to deliver strong commercial outcomes across complex, multi‑project environments. You Bring 10+ years' experience in high‑voltage or utility construction 5+ years in estimating and/or project management Senior‑level experience in commercial management or contracts leadership Strong capability in contract negotiation, contract administration, and commercial risk management Expertise in design & build pricing and delivery A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or equivalent experience Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and decision‑making skills National leadership role with influence across strategy, commercial governance, and business growth Career development: ongoing training, leadership pathways, and Group‑wide opportunities Wellbeing support: health checks, flu jabs, EAP, life & critical illness insurance Extra leave: paid day off on your birthday Corporate discounts across a wide range of partners Strong team culture built on safety, trust, innovation, and customer focus 70+ years of industry experience and a stable, respected brand Our SWITCH Values Sustainability – Making smart decisions for our future. Winning – Taking ownership and delivering results. Innovation – Finding better ways to get the job done. Trust – Building strong relationships through honesty and integrity. Customer Focus – Delivering exceptional service every day. Health & Safety – Putting safety first, always. Ready to make an impact? If you're a strategic commercial leader ready to shape the future of Horizon Services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver commercial excellence across New Zealand's critical infrastructure sector. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre‑employment medical. #J-18808-Ljbffr