Commercial Director

Fawkes & Reece; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the Power sector is seeking a Commercial Director to oversee its £200m turnover division. The role includes managing commercial strategy, leading teams, and ensuring compliance on major infrastructure projects. This is a unique opportunity to drive growth in a high-performing business unit.

Benefits

Executive-level role with full autonomy

Competitive executive salary and leadership benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Progressive, innovative working culture

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial leadership experience within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts at a strategic level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function of the Power Division, overseeing all commercial operations.
• Manage commercial strategy, risk, margin control, and compliance across multiple high-value projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

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A dynamic, forward-thinking contractor operating within the Power sector is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead its £200m-turnover Power Division. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a high-performing business unit, delivering large-scale infrastructure across the UK.

The Power Division – already delivering an average margin of 23.5% – is primed for further growth, and we’re looking for a commercially astute leader with the vision and experience to drive strategic development and operational excellence.

About the Role

As Commercial Director, you will have full autonomy over the commercial performance of the Power Division, including oversight of major data centre, substation, and related infrastructure projects. Reporting directly to the Group Commercial Director, you’ll shape commercial strategy, manage risk, lead commercial teams, and drive best practices across the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function of the Power Division, overseeing all commercial operations
• Manage commercial strategy, risk, margin control, and compliance across multiple high-value projects
• Provide leadership and mentorship to regional commercial leads and project teams
• Oversee commercial aspects of NEC and JCT contracts, ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting, and governance
• Support business development, bid strategy, and client engagement
• Actively contribute to the senior leadership team, driving continuous improvement and growth

Requirements

• Extensive commercial leadership experience within civil engineering or infrastructure
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts at a strategic level
• Demonstrable ability to lead commercial teams across multiple projects or regions
• Forward-thinking, dynamic approach aligned with an agile business culture
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer

• Executive-level role with full autonomy and strategic influence
• Competitive executive salary and leadership benefits package
• Opportunity to lead a £200m+ turnover division with strong existing margins
• Flexible working arrangements and travel across UK sites as required
• A progressive, innovative working culture that values agility and ambition

If you’re a forward-thinking commercial leader ready to shape the future of one of the UK’s most successful Power divisions, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV or contact Josh Gamble on 07973 661 878 for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Construction, and Energy Technology

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