Work Winning Manager

Head of Sales – Modular Accommodation & Welfare

Business Unit: Select Plant Hire – Modular Solutions
Location: Flexible – travel as needed to projects

At Select Plant Hire, we're redefining what's possible in modular accommodation and welfare. Our Modular Solutions team provides high-quality, sustainable, and fully adaptable spaces for major projects across the UK from infrastructure and energy to commercial and industrial developments.

As part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, Select combines engineering excellence with a people-first approach. We design and deliver modular buildings that make work safer, smarter, and more comfortable all while reducing carbon impact and supporting modern construction methods.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Head of Sales who can bring vision, energy, and leadership to drive growth, strengthen client partnerships, and position Select as the UK's partner of choice for modular accommodation and welfare.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and check in regularly with individual sales team members, supporting their performance, reviewing reports, and ensuring everyone's aligned.
• Be hands-on in the sales process from reviewing quotes and managing pricing, to ensuring commercial terms are accurate and profitable.
• Work closely with the commercial and design teams, getting involved in tenders and project design where modular experience adds real value.
• Develop and deliver a forward-thinking sales strategy that drives growth and strengthens our market position.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Tier 1 contractors, project leaders, and procurement teams.
• Spend time out visiting clients, understanding their needs, and positioning Select as a trusted, solution-driven partner.
• Oversee the external sales pipeline, ensuring consistency, competitiveness, and commercial rigour.
• Collaborate across teams  from manufacturing and operations to finance, making sure what's promised can be delivered.

What You'll Bring

• A proven track record in senior sales or business development, ideally within modular accommodation, welfare, construction, or plant hire.
• Tier 1 client experience and confidence working within complex, large-scale project environments.
• Strong commercial and pricing expertise, with an eye for detail and profitability.
• The ability to balance strategy with action equally comfortable leading meetings or reviewing quotes line by line.
• A collaborative, people-focused leadership style, with excellent communication and coaching skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to external sales, customer engagement, and relationship building.

(A degree in Business, Sales, or Construction Management is a plus, but proven experience and attitude matter most.)

What Success Looks Like

• A motivated, high-performing sales team that feels supported and empowered.
• Increased revenue and market share through strategic yet grounded leadership.
• Clear, accurate pricing and tendering processes aligned across teams.
• Strong, long-term partnerships with Tier 1 clients and key industry players.
• A visible, engaged leader driving sales from the front not from behind a desk.

Why Join Us?

At Laing O'Rourke, we push the boundaries of construction. Innovation, technical excellence, and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do. We create buildings and infrastructure that make a lasting positive impact on communities and the environment.

We also take care of our people! Our competitive package includes:

• Base salary + car/travel allowance
• Access to PMI
• Enhanced pension and parental leave schemes
• Life, dental, and critical illness insurance
• Income protection
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays!)
• Professional development opportunities

Are you ready to join a team where your skills will shape world-class projects?

CVs only tell part of the story – let's have a chat! I'm Gabbie Bristow, Resourcing Advisor, and I would love to hear from you: gbristow@laingorourke.com.

We're committed to inclusive recruitment. If you need the application in an alternative format or have questions about our process, contact the resourcing team: resourcingteam@laingorourke.com.

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