Commercial Director – Construction

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead the commercial, technical, and project management functions across major construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background combined with extensive experience in project delivery, contract management, cost control, procurement, and commercial strategy.

The role requires a commercially driven leader who can bridge the gap between technical execution, project management, and commercial performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contract Management

• Develop and implement commercial strategies for construction projects.
• Lead contract administration, procurement, tendering, subcontract management, and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow, variations, claims, and financial performance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and negotiate contracts with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, commercial policies, and applicable regulations.

Technical & Project Management

• Provide strong technical and project leadership across construction projects.
• Oversee project planning, design coordination, engineering, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Review technical proposals, drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Ensure construction activities meet required quality, technical, safety, and performance standards.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, Engineering teams, consultants, and contractors to resolve technical and project issues.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support value engineering and constructability reviews to improve project efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop commercial, technical, and project management teams.
• Establish effective collaboration between commercial, engineering, procurement, and construction functions.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Provide senior management with regular reports on project progress, commercial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Extensive senior-level experience in the construction industry, ideally in a Commercial Director, Commercial Manager, Project Director, or similar leadership role.
• Strong technical understanding of construction methods, engineering, design coordination, and project delivery.
• Strong project management experience, including planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and project execution.
• Extensive knowledge of construction contracts, commercial management, claims, variations, and procurement.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and make commercially sound decisions.
• Professional qualifications or certifications in engineering, project management, quantity surveying, or contract management are advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and engineering knowledge
• Project management and project delivery
• Commercial and contract management
• Cost control and financial management
• Procurement and subcontract management
• Risk and claims management
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Leadership and team development
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Strong understanding of construction quality, safety, and compliance