Commercial Director

Commercial Director

Location: North West

Salary: £120,000-£150,000 + Car / Allowance + Package

We're supporting a growing contractor and housebuilder with an established development arm, known for delivering high‑quality residential and mixed‑tenure schemes across the region. The business has successfully delivered several hundred homes in recent years and built strong relationships with partners, funders and local authorities.

Under new ownership and guided by two highly respected senior leaders with extensive experience delivering large‑scale residential and mixed‑use projects across the UK, the company is now entering a new phase of growth. With existing schemes underway, a strong pipeline of units and future plans to deliver larger projects, the business is focused on strengthening its commercial function to support long‑term expansion.

This is a rare opportunity to join early, shape the commercial strategy, build a high‑performing team and play a pivotal role in establishing the financial, contractual and commercial foundations of a business with serious momentum.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and lead the commercial strategy across the business, ensuring alignment with financial objectives, delivery programmes and long‑term growth plans
Oversee all commercial activity across housebuilding, contracting and future PBSA schemes, ensuring robust cost control, forecasting and reporting
Lead procurement strategy, negotiating contracts with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to secure best value and maintain quality standards
Manage pre‑ and post‑contract commercial processes, including tendering, risk management, valuations, cost‑to‑completes and final accounts
Provide commercial leadership during early design, planning and pre‑construction stages to ensure buildability, cost efficiency and programme certainty
Work closely with Development, Technical and Construction teams to ensure alignment on budgets, specifications, risk and delivery strategy
Lead contract negotiation and management, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations
Identify and mitigate commercial risks across all schemes, implementing controls and governance to protect margin and cashflow
Build, mentor and develop a high‑performing commercial team, setting clear standards and driving a culture of accountability and excellence
Provide commercial insight and reporting to senior leadership, contributing to business planning, forecasting and strategic decision‑making

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience as a Commercial Director or Senior Commercial Leader within residential development, housebuilding or mixed‑use delivery
Strong track record managing commercial functions across multi‑site programmes, ideally including both traditional housing and larger mixed‑tenure schemes
Deep understanding of procurement, contract negotiation, cost planning, forecasting and risk management
Ability to build and lead high‑performing commercial teams, setting standards and driving accountability
Strong financial acumen with the ability to influence business strategy and support growth
Collaborative approach, working closely with Development, Technical and Construction to ensure alignment and commercial certainty
Someone who thrives in a growing, evolving environment and is motivated by building a commercial function with modern systems, processes and governance
Experience supporting business growth, improving commercial controls and shaping commercial strategy

What's In It For You:

Basic Salary: £120,000-£150,000
Car / Car Allowance
Bonus Structure
25+ Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Pension & Benefits Package
The chance to join early and shape the commercial function from the ground up
Direct access to a highly respected leadership team with a track record of building successful residential businesses
Real influence, autonomy and the opportunity to put your stamp on a growing organisation
A pipeline of existing schemes and future opportunities, including larger projects, supporting long‑term progression