Commercial Director

Jobs.co.uk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Director in Birmingham for a full‑time role with a salary of £85,000–£95,000 per year. The successful candidate will lead commercial management across an established design and consultancy practice, overseeing contractual risk, project governance and viability on multiple schemes.

The role requires a strong background in construction, engineering, contracting or multidisciplinary consultancy with senior‑level experience.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial management experience within construction, engineering, contracting or consultancy.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC.
• Experience managing commercial risk and project profitability.
• Experience across complex projects involving multiple consultants and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to advise senior management on commercial matters.
• Commercially minded, practical and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial management

Construction contracts

Risk management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Senior management liaison

Job description

About The Role RGB Recruitment seeks a Commercial Director in Birmingham on a full-time basis, paying £85,000–£95,000 yearly. The successful candidate will lead commercial management across an established design and consultancy practice, overseeing contractual risk, project governance and viability throughout multiple schemes. Applicants need a strong background in construction, engineering, contracting or multidisciplinary consultancy, with proven senior-level experience. Key duties include guiding project teams, managing commercial strategy and protecting margins. This permanent post suits a capable Commercial Manager ready to step into a strategic, organisation-wide appointment.

About The Role RGB Recruitment seeks a Commercial Director in Birmingham on a full-time basis, paying £85,000–£95,000 yearly. The successful candidate will lead commercial management across an established design and consultancy practice, overseeing contractual risk, project governance and viability throughout multiple schemes. Applicants need a strong background in construction, engineering, contracting or multidisciplinary consultancy, with proven senior-level experience. Key duties include guiding project teams, managing commercial strategy and protecting margins. This permanent post suits a capable Commercial Manager ready to step into a strategic, organisation-wide appointment.

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. 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. For further details about the business, position and wider benefits package,