Commercial Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is assisting an established design and consultancy business to appoint a Senior Commercial Director based in Bath, with potential flexibility to Bristol or Birmingham. The role focuses on commercial management, contractual risk, project governance and ensuring commercial viability across multiple projects and teams.

This is not a sales role; it requires a strong track record in construction, engineering, contracting or consultancy, with confidence negotiating terms and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial management within construction, engineering, contracting or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience managing commercial risk, contractual obligations, and fee negotiations.
• Experience handling multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, fee proposals, scopes of work and consultant appointments.
• Provide commercial advice on JCT/NEC contracts, novation, liabilities and PI.
• Identify and manage commercial risks across the project lifecycle.
• Support project teams with change management and fee recovery.
• Advise on commercial disputes, claims and risk mitigation.
• Improve commercial reporting and governance across the business.
• Collaborate with senior management to provide commercial guidance.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

This senior appointment suits a proven Commercial Manager ready to step into a strategic position. Based in Bath, with potential flexibility across Bristol or Birmingham, the Commercial Director will oversee contractual risk, project governance and commercial viability throughout a design and consultancy practice. Duties include guiding project teams, negotiating terms and protecting margins across several multidisciplinary schemes. Applicants need a strong background in construction, engineering, contracting or consultancy, plus confidence handling contracts and stakeholder relationships. The post is full time, paying £85,000 to £95,000 annually depending on experience.

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 senior role with responsibility across multiple projects and teams.

The position will focus on commercial management, contractual risk, project governance and supporting project teams to ensure projects remain commercially viable throughout their lifecycle.

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.

Please note: Due to the confidential nature of this opportunity, only limited company information has been provided within this advert.