Commercial Director

Nicholas Associates; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Cambridge is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial function across various projects. This senior role involves managing client relationships, business development, and overseeing a commercial team. The preferred candidate will have a strong background in groundworks or housing development, supplemented by exceptional negotiation and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experienced at Senior Management or Director level in groundworks or commercial roles.
• Proven track record leading a target-driven commercial team.
• Strong financial and business skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function including estimating, surveying, cost control.
• Develop client relationships and manage recruitment of key personnel.
• Ensure strategy and standards are effectively deployed.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Commercial Acumen

Financial Skills

Job description

Overview

Nicholas Associates is proud to partner with one of the UK's leading specialist sub contractors in the appointment of a Commercial Director, covering Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas. This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Managing Director, with full commercial responsibility across a portfolio of projects.

The Client

Built upon over 20 years' of success, this Civil Engineering and Groundworks company are subcontractors to both regional and national housebuilders. They are financially stable and growing organically. Projects include 278 works, residential groundworks, roads, sewers and earthworks.

About the Role

The Commercial Director is an influential role with considerable responsibility and input into all aspects of the business's strategy. The individual will be tasked with identifying and capitalising on emerging market opportunities, expanding customer relationships, and ensuring the continued success of the business.

As a Commercial Director, your main responsibilities are as follows:

• Development and management of the commercial function, covering estimating, surveying, cost control and buying.
• Business development, client relationships, and recruitment of key personnel.
• Lead the commercial team in maximising the commercial performance of the business.
• To ensure that the strategy, policy, culture and standards established by the business leadership team are effectively deployed within the commercial team.
• Manage and support projects on commercial and supplier contracting aspects of projects across the business.
• Manage operational efficiency, continuously identify areas for business improvement.
• Manage relationships with key external and internal stakeholders.

Person Specification

The following qualities and experience are essential:

• Experienced in either the delivery of groundworks at a Senior Management / Director level or commercial experience with a large housebuilder.
• The role suits an individual with a proven track record in successfully leading a target driven commercial team within the groundworks or house building industry.
• Exceptional negotiation, leadership and communication skills are required.
• Excellent commercial acumen and strong financial and business skills are essential for this role.
• Successful track record in making independent, strategic decisions.

What’s in it for you?

• Reputation - proficient in residential groundworks, demonstrating a strong track record of repeat business.
• Progression and Development - you'll be joining a company that is continuing to grow sustainably, with a focus on developing and promoting their employees to fulfil their potential.
• Supportive management - a personable environment, with a strong reputation for taking care of their employees, supporting them, and retaining them.
• Sustainability - well-run sites with a reputation for quality, health and safety and excellent customer service.
• Stability - A financially secure company with a strong order book for 2025/2026.

Remuneration

• A highly competitive salary.
• Car allowance or company vehicle.
• Pension contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Professional development and career progression support.

Please contact John Ashcroft at Nicholas Associates on (phone number removed) for more information.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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