Jobs at Bridgemead Consulting

Role Summary

• The Commercial Manager will lead Bridgemead Advisory's commercial growth by driving new business acquisition, expanding existing client relationships, and positioning the firm as a trusted advisory partner.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies that increase revenue, build long-term client partnerships, and create opportunities to deliver recruitment, executive search, organizational development, leadership, and advisory solutions.
• This role serves as the critical link between market opportunities and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities
Commercial Growth & Business Development:

• Develop and execute commercial strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth and expand Bridgemead's market presence.
• Identify, qualify, and acquire new clients across the firm's target industries while maintaining a healthy pipeline of commercial opportunities.
• Lead the entire business development process from prospecting and client engagement through proposal development, negotiation, and successful deal closure.
• Conduct market research to identify high-value prospects, emerging business opportunities, and potential strategic partnerships.
• Achieve agreed revenue, client acquisition, and commercial performance targets.

Client Relationship Management & Account Growth:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with CEOs, Managing Directors, HR Directors, CFOs, COOs, and other senior business leaders.
• Conduct consultative discovery meetings to understand client challenges and recommend tailored recruitment and advisory solutions.
• Grow existing client accounts through cross-selling and upselling of Bridgemead's recruitment, executive search, leadership, and advisory services.
• Strengthen long-term client relationships to increase client lifetime value and repeat business while collaborating with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery.

Commercial Strategy & Market Development:

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities and recommend strategic initiatives.
• Support the development of new service offerings, pricing strategies, and commercial approaches that balance competitiveness with profitability.
• Represent Bridgemead Advisory at executive forums, conferences, networking events, and industry engagements to enhance brand visibility and generate new business opportunities.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives through executive roundtables, industry reports, webinars, articles, and professional networking platforms.

Proposal Development & Commercial Operations:

• Prepare compelling proposals, capability statements, commercial presentations, and client solutions that address business needs.
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure seamless transition of new engagements to the service delivery team.
• Maintain an accurate CRM, monitor commercial pipeline performance, develop revenue forecasts, and provide regular reports on commercial activities and key performance metrics.
• Recommend improvements to commercial processes, systems, and client engagement practices to improve business efficiency and sales effectiveness.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Success in this role will be measured by:

• Revenue growth | New client acquisition | Commercial pipeline value and health | Number and value of deals closed | Proposal conversion rate | Client retention and repeat business | Revenue generated through cross-selling and advisory services | Strategic partnerships established | Revenue forecast accuracy | Market visibility and business development initiatives executed

What Success Looks Like
The successful Commercial Manager will:

• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified commercial opportunities.
• Consistently win new business across Bridgemead's target sectors.
• Increase revenue through both new client acquisition and account expansion.
• Establish strategic referral and partnership channels.
• Position Bridgemead Advisory as a trusted business advisory partner for growing organisations.
• Strengthen long-term client relationships through integrated recruitment and advisory solutions.
• Make a significant contribution to the firm's commercial growth, profitability, and long-term success.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Economics, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years' experience in Business Development, Commercial Management, Sales, Client Relationship Management, Consulting, or a related commercial role.
• Demonstrated success acquiring and managing B2B clients.
• Experience selling professional services, HR solutions, consulting, executive search, or business advisory services will be a significant advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Strategic thinking and consultative selling skills
• Business development and executive relationship management
• Proposal development and commercial negotiation
• Financial awareness and market analysis
• Pipeline management and CRM proficiency
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism, credibility, and executive presence.

Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate is:

• Entrepreneurial and commercially driven | Results-oriented with a strong growth mindset | Relationship-focused and customer-centric | Self-motivated, resilient, and proactive | Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving ability | Comfortable engaging senior executives and decision-makers | Able to work independently with minimal supervision

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About the Role

• Whitehouse Design Curators is seeking an experienced Technical Assistant to provide technical leadership across its real estate development, construction, and property projects.
• The successful candidate will oversee project execution, technical due diligence, regulatory compliance, land administration, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and technical supervision of construction and development projects, ensuring quality, timelines, budgets, and compliance with engineering and regulatory standards.
• Conduct technical and land due diligence, including feasibility studies, structural assessments, title verification, survey reviews, and evaluation of property acquisitions.
• Coordinate planning approvals, development permits, statutory documentation, and compliance with Nigerian land, building, environmental, and planning regulations while serving as the primary liaison with relevant regulatory agencies.
• Review architectural, engineering, and survey drawings; develop technical procedures, quality assurance standards, and governance frameworks to improve project delivery.
• Build and manage relationships with architects, engineers, surveyors, contractors, consultants, suppliers, government agencies, and other stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of technical and regulatory issues.
• Supervise procurement, facilities, and technical teams by reviewing specifications, evaluating contractors, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting HSE standards, monitoring project costs, and driving operational efficiency.
• Prepare technical reports, compliance documentation, and strategic recommendations for executive management while providing leadership and mentorship to project teams.

Success Measures

• Success will be measured by timely project delivery, regulatory compliance, effective stakeholder management, sound technical governance, operational efficiency, and high-quality project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• COREN registration is required. Membership of NSE, NIA, NIS, NIOB, or similar professional bodies is an advantage. PMP certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction, engineering, technical operations, or real estate development, with proven experience managing multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of the Nigerian Land Use Act, land acquisition, title verification, planning approvals, development control procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with government agencies, coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, and preparing technical and compliance documentation.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, structural engineering, project planning, budgeting, contractor management, and risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or similar tools is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Technical Project Management
• Construction & Real Estate Development
• Land Administration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Due Diligence
• Procurement Oversight
• Leadership
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills.

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Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company's finance function and provide executive financial leadership across all mining operations.
• Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Group Finance team, the CFO will be responsible for financial strategy, budgeting, treasury, capital management, financial reporting, cost optimization, regulatory compliance, risk management, and investment support to drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and business performance management aligned with corporate objectives.
• Provide financial modelling, investment analysis, and commercial support for mine development, capital projects, new concessions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Oversee financial reporting, cost accounting, treasury operations, cash flow, working capital, capital expenditure, and internal financial controls in compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Manage tax planning, royalty obligations, external audits, regulatory reporting, and financial governance across mining operations.
• Lead project finance initiatives and maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, development finance institutions, and other funding partners.
• Identify and manage financial risks, including commodity price volatility, foreign exchange exposure, credit risk, and capital allocation.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve financial performance, support contract negotiations, and optimize profitability.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance team while ensuring timely reporting to Executive Management, the Group Finance function, and the Board.

Requirements
Education & Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• MBA or Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent is required.
• Additional certifications in Treasury Management, Financial Modelling, or Project Finance are advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years' progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven experience within mining, extractives, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or other capital-intensive industries.
• Strong track record in financial planning, treasury, project finance, capital expenditure management, statutory reporting, and financial controls.
• Experience managing large-scale capital projects, audits, financing transactions, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience within a diversified group or conglomerate structure is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Financial Strategy & Planning
• Financial Reporting (IFRS)
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Financial Modelling & Investment Analysis | Project & Capital Finance
• Cost Management & Financial Controls
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
• Enterprise Risk Management
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage, etc.)

Soft Skills:

• Strategic Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Executive Leadership
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Stakeholder Management 
• Negotiation & Influencing | Decision-Making
• Communication & Presentation 
• Integrity & Attention to Detail.

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Role Overview

• Bridgemead Advisory is seeking an exceptional Lead Consultant to drive the delivery of high-impact advisory engagements across strategy, organizational transformation, talent, governance and business performance. This is not a traditional consulting role.
• We are looking for someone who has successfully led strategy and transformation initiatives from within organizations, not just advised on them.
• The ideal candidate has built businesses, led functions, managed complex programs, implemented enterprise-wide initiatives and understands the realities of execution.
• The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with practical execution, helping clients move from ideas to measurable outcomes.
• Beyond delivering client engagements, the Lead Consultant will play a critical leadership role within Bridgemead Advisory by developing consultants, strengthening delivery capability, contributing to business development and helping shape the firm's intellectual capital.

Key Responsibilities
Client Advisory & Project Delivery:

• Lead complex consulting engagements from diagnosis through implementation.
• Work closely with executive teams to identify strategic priorities and develop practical, implementable solutions.
• Translate business challenges into actionable strategies, operating models and execution roadmaps.
• Drive organization design, business transformation, workforce strategy, governance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure projects deliver measurable business value within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Provide trusted advisory support to CEOs, Managing Directors, Executive Committees and Boards.

Strategy Implementation:

• Support clients beyond strategy development by leading implementation and change management efforts.
• Design governance structures, operating rhythms and accountability mechanisms that ensure successful execution.
• Monitor implementation progress, identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead enterprise transformation programes involving people, processes and organizational capability.

Business Development & Practice Growth:

• Identify new business opportunities and build strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Lead proposal development, solution design and client presentations.
• Contribute to thought leadership, market insights and service innovation.
• Represent Bridgemead Advisory at client meetings, conferences and industry engagements.
• Support the firm's growth strategy by developing new service offerings and market opportunities.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead and mentor consultants and analysts.
• Build high-performing multidisciplinary teams capable of delivering complex client engagements.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback and professional development support.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability and continuous learning.
• Allocate project resources effectively and ensure quality across engagements.

Quality Assurance:

• Review consulting deliverables to ensure analytical rigour, practicality and quality.
• Establish and maintain consulting methodologies, frameworks and delivery standards.
• Ensure all client work reflects Bridgemead Advisory's commitment to excellence and measurable impact.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Management, Social Sciences or a related discipline. A master's degree or MBA is an advantage.
• 5–8 years of progressive professional experience.
• Significant hands-on leadership experience within industry, consulting or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategy execution, transformation or organizational improvement initiatives.
• Proven track record of implementing business strategies that delivered measurable organizational outcomes.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading organizational change.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior executives and boards.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project and programe management experience.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking | Execution Excellence | Leadership | Client Relationship Management | Commercial Awareness | Change Leadership | Communication & Influence | Problem Solving.