Group Commercial Director

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are the retained partners to a leading UK engineering services group, operating predominantly within the Energy / Power Generation sector. With a turnover approaching £100m and a strong reputation for delivery across major infrastructure, new build, and decommissioning programmes, our client is poised for significant growth and transformation.As part of the next phase of their strategic development, the Group is seeking to appoint an experienced Group Commercial Director to join the board and take a lead role in shaping and executing commercial strategy across the organisation.This is a high-impact, senior leadership opportunity for a commercially astute and contractually strong executive with a background in engineering construction or infrastructure-related environments.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development and execution of group-wide commercial strategy to support profit growth, project delivery, and long-term value creationProvide oversight on all commercial and contractual matters, with specific focus on NEC, JCT, and other standard form contractsDrive performance and commercial governance across project lifecycles, ensuring financial rigour and alignment with strategic goalsSupport business development and bid functions to secure and optimise future work pipelinesLead, coach, and develop a high-performing commercial team; embed best practice and continuous improvementAct as a key contributor at board level, working cross-functionally to shape operational and strategic directionCandidate Profile:A proven senior commercial leader with significant experience in engineering construction, infrastructure, or highly regulated project environmentsDemonstrable success managing large, complex contracts and negotiating pre- and post-award termsExperienced in leading commercial teams and working across functional boundaries to drive outcomesDegree-qualified in a relevant discipline; chartered status (RICS or equivalent) is advantageousThis role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a respected UK business at a time of growth and evolution. The position requires a hands-on, commercially sharp executive who can operate at both strategic and operational levels and who has a proven leadership background within businesses that have been on a growth trajectory.Location: Hybrid – Head Office in the Northwest (8 days/month) with national site travelPackage: Executive-level remuneration + benefitsLevel : Board Level appointmentTPBN1_UKTJ