At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial activities and shape strategy for high-value projects in construction.
- Company: Award-winning contractor with a strong reputation in diverse sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, hybrid working, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor teams and build senior-level relationships.
- Why this job: Influence commercial strategy and drive growth in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in civil engineering and strong contract knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 120000 £ per year.
You will be joining an award-winning and multi-accredited contractor based in Huntingdon with a strong reputation for delivering high quality projects across a diverse range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are actively seeking a Commercial Director to provide strategic leadership across a substantial project portfolio. This is a board-facing opportunity for a commercially astute leader who can influence business strategy, drive profitability and build a high-performing commercial function capable of supporting long-term growth.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Huntingdon office with hybrid working. Working hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.
As Commercial Director, you will lead and control all commercial activities across a specialist arm of the business, ensuring projects are secured and delivered in line with margin expectations while protecting contractual position, managing risk and maximising cash flow. Reporting at a senior level, you will play a critical role in shaping commercial strategy and supporting the wider business objectives.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Owning the commercial strategy across the specialist division and ensuring projects align with profitability targets and risk appetite.
- Leading the estimating and bid function, including tender adjudication, pricing strategy and bid approvals.
- Overseeing contract administration across live projects, ensuring compliance with NEC, JCT and bespoke contract forms.
- Managing contractual matters including early warnings, compensation events, variations, claims and final accounts.
- Reviewing and approving CVRs, project forecasts and commercial performance reporting for Board-level review.
- Managing commercial risk throughout the project lifecycle, including subcontract agreements, insurance requirements, bonds and guarantees.
- Leading procurement and negotiation of major subcontract and supply chain packages.
- Driving cash flow performance through effective payment applications, valuations and debt recovery processes.
- Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors.
- Building and maintaining senior-level relationships with clients, consultants, principal contractors and supply chain partners.
- Supporting business development initiatives, framework opportunities and client presentations.
- Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to the Board and deputising on commercial matters when required.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent.
- Senior commercial leadership experience within civil engineering, earthworks, groundworks or construction.
- A proven track record managing multi-million-pound project portfolios and leading successful commercial teams.
- Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contracts.
- Excellent commercial acumen with advanced negotiation, forecasting and risk management capabilities.
- Confidence and credibility to influence stakeholders at Board, client and senior leadership level.
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across operational sites as required.
What you'll get in return:
In return, you’ll join a well-established and growing business where you’ll have genuine influence over commercial strategy, operational performance and future growth.
Benefits include:
- Starting salary up to £120,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience).
- Company car or car allowance.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Fuel card.
- Pension.
- Hybrid working (2 days remote per week).
- Private healthcare.
- Recognition and long-service reward schemes.
- Multiple family-friendly benefits and retail discounts.
- Opportunity to influence the future direction of a well-established and ambitious contractor.
If you’re interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
Contact Details:
Hays Construction and Property Recruitment Team
