Commercial Director
£100,000-£120,000 + bonus + healthcare North West | Head Office & Site Locations We are working exclusively with a successful and growing property and construction group to recruit a
Commercial Director
into a senior leadership position. This is a significant opportunity for an experienced commercial leader to take responsibility for the commercial function across the wider group, with the majority of the role focused on the construction arm of the business. Working closely with the Managing Director, you will have a key role in driving commercial performance across projects, ensuring developments are delivered to the required standards for
cost, quality and programme . Importantly, this role forms part of the group's
long-term succession planning , with a clear opportunity for the successful individual to progress towards becoming Managing Director of the construction business.
The Role
You will lead and develop the commercial team, providing strategic direction across quantity surveying, estimating, procurement, material purchasing and commercial management. You will work closely with the Managing Director and wider senior leadership team, providing commercial insight and ensuring robust cost control and decision-making from
land acquisition and development appraisal through to completion and final adoption . Key responsibilities will include: Leading the commercial function across the group, with primary responsibility for the construction business
Working alongside the Managing Director to achieve commercial, cost, quality and programme targets
Leading commercial cost appraisals and viability and feasibility assessments for potential acquisitions and development opportunities
Providing accurate build cost assessments for potential acquisitions and acquired land
Preparing, managing and monitoring site budgets and development costs
Maintaining effective cost control throughout the development lifecycle and managing cost overruns within agreed tolerances
Managing commercial reporting, including cost and cash flow against budget
Leading the procurement of subcontractors, materials, goods and services
Establishing and maintaining effective tendering and procurement processes
Overseeing payments to subcontractors, consultants and suppliers in line with company policies and procedures
Providing commercial input across technical, engineering and architectural considerations where these impact development viability, cost or profitability
Supporting site development from acquisition through to completion
Ensuring the commercial team is appropriately resourced, structured and effectively managed
Setting clear objectives and responsibilities across the commercial function
Coaching, developing and motivating Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and wider technical/commercial teams
Ensuring appropriate commercial reporting to the Managing Director, Finance Director and senior leadership team
Working collaboratively across departments to ensure decisions are made in the best interests of the wider business
Ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are appropriately managed and embedded across projects
Supporting compliance with project and company HSE requirements throughout the development lifecycle
About You
We are looking for an established commercial leader with a proven track record at
Commercial Director, Commercial Manager or equivalent senior leadership level
within construction, housebuilding, residential development or a closely related environment. You will ideally bring: Significant senior-level commercial experience within construction or property development
Experience operating at Director or Board level, or clear readiness to step into that level
Strong experience across quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and commercial management
A strong understanding of development viability, feasibility, build costs and land acquisition
Proven experience managing budgets, cost control and commercial performance across multiple projects
Strong numerical and analytical capability, with the ability to interpret data and use it to support strategic decision-making
Experience with commercial, project management,
Commercial Director in London employer: UK Staffing Group
Join a dynamic and growing specialist construction business in Manchester, where your role as a Quantity Surveyor will be pivotal in delivering complex turnkey projects across high-tech sectors. With a collaborative work culture, competitive salary, and clear pathways for career progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor, this is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills while working on landmark projects that make a real impact. Enjoy benefits like a car allowance, generous holiday entitlement, and an early finish every Friday, all within a supportive environment that values your contributions.
