Commercial Director

RGB; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Occasional travel to Bristol/BIRMINGhA

Job summary

RGB is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead the commercial strategy across design and consultancy operations in Bath. The role requires senior-level expertise in contract management, risk control and project profitability within construction, engineering or multidisciplinary consultancy.

Hybrid working with occasional travel to Bristol or Birmingham offices is available. You will oversee commercial performance, support project teams, and guide governance across the business,

Qualifications

• Significant commercial management experience within construction, engineering, contracting or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience managing commercial risk and project profitability.
• Experience coordinating across multiple consultants and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to advise senior management on commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, fee proposals, scopes of work and consultant appointments.
• Provide commercial advice on JCT/NEC contracts, novation, liabilities and PI matters.
• Identify and manage commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project teams with change management, additional fee recovery and contractual matters.
• Advise on commercial disputes, claims and risk mitigation.
• Improve commercial reporting, processes and governance across the business.
• Work closely with senior management and project teams to provide commercial guidance and support.
• Support and mentor colleagues to improve commercial awareness across the business.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Risk management

Project profitability

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Job description

This permanent Commercial Director position with RGB is based in Bath, offering £85,000 to £95,000 annually. The successful candidate will lead commercial strategy across design and consultancy operations, managing contractual risk and project governance. Responsibilities include overseeing commercial performance, supporting project teams, and ensuring ventures remain profitable. Applicants should possess a strong background in construction, engineering, or multidisciplinary consultancy, with proven experience at a senior level. The role demands expertise in quantity surveying, contract management, and strategic planning. Hybrid working arrangements are available, with occasional travel to Bristol or Birmingham offices. This senior appointment suits an experienced professional ready to influence business direction and drive commercial success within an established practice. Commercial Director – Architecture / Quantity Surveying / Consultancy Location: Bristol, Bath OR Birmingham Salary: £85,000–£95,000 DOE. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join an established design and consultancy business in a senior-level position. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong commercial background in construction, engineering, contracting or multidisciplinary consultancy who is looking to take on a strategic role with responsibility across multiple projects and teams. This is not a sales or business development role, but rather a senior commercial position focused on improving processes, managing risk and supporting the successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing contracts, fee proposals, scopes of work and consultant appointments.
• Providing commercial advice on JCT/NEC contracts, novation, liabilities, warranties and professional indemnity matters.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting project teams with change management, additional fee recovery and contractual matters.
• Advising on commercial disputes, claims and risk mitigation.
• Improving commercial reporting, processes and governance across the business.
• Working closely with senior management and project teams to provide commercial guidance and support.
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues to improve commercial awareness across the business.

What We''re Looking For

• Significant commercial management experience within construction, engineering, contracting or consultancy.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC.
• Experience managing commercial risk, contractual obligations, fee negotiations and project profitability.
• Experience working across complex projects involving multiple consultants and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working with senior management and advising project teams on commercial matters.
• A commercially minded, practical and collaborative approach.

What''s on Offer

A competitive salary of £85,000–£95,000, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to take on a senior role with genuine influence across the business.