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Commercial Director

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 110,000 - 110,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Runcorn, Cheshire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Commercial Director

Location - Runcorn

Salary/Package - £110,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a leading residential construction and development contractor with over 70 years of heritage delivering high-quality projects across the UK. Operating throughout the Build to Rent, affordable housing, student accommodation, multi-family and specialist living sectors, they have established a reputation for delivering complex, high-specification developments through collaborative partnerships and exceptional project delivery.

With a strong pipeline of major residential schemes and continued business growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Director to lead their commercial function and support the successful delivery of high-value projects across the North West.

The Role

As Commercial Director, you will provide strategic leadership across the commercial function, taking overall responsibility for commercial performance, risk management, contractual compliance, and profitability across a portfolio of major residential developments.

You will work closely with the Board of Directors, operational teams, and clients, ensuring robust commercial governance while driving business performance and maintaining long-term client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and developing the commercial team across multiple high-value projects

Providing strategic commercial leadership from pre-construction through to final account

Managing commercial risk and protecting the company's contractual position

Leading and overseeing Extension of Time (EOT) Claims

Managing and negotiating complex construction claims and dispute resolution

Reviewing, preparing, and negotiating contractual documentation

Leading commercial strategy on major Build to Rent and high-rise residential developments

Working closely with legal advisors, consultants, and clients on contentious commercial matters

Driving profitability through effective cost management and commercial controls

Overseeing CVRs, forecasting, cash flow, procurement, and final accounts

Mentoring and developing senior commercial staff across the business

Supporting business growth through strategic client engagement and tender reviews

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Commercial Director will have:

Previous experience as a Commercial Director, Head of Commercial, or Senior Commercial Manager within the construction industry

Extensive experience delivering high-rise Build to Rent residential developments

Proven expertise managing complex construction claims

Significant experience preparing and negotiating Extension of Time (EOT) Claims

Cladding-related claims experience would be highly advantageous

Strong understanding of JCT contracts (NEC experience also beneficial)

Excellent commercial, contractual, and financial management skills

Experience leading large commercial teams and developing high-performing individuals

Outstanding negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to influence at Board level and provide strategic direction across the business

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (MRICS desirable)

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £110,000

Excellent benefits package

Opportunity to join a growing residential contractor with an outstanding pipeline of work

Board-level influence within a highly respected business

Exposure to landmark Build to Rent and residential developments

Long-term career progression and strategic leadership opportunity

Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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