Commercial Director

Kingsley; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Contributory company pension scheme

25 days holiday

Opportunity to shape strategy and performance

Job summary

Kingsley in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial function and ensure project performance across cost, quality, and risk. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, bringing extensive experience in construction or residential development. This pivotal role involves developing a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring robust financial management throughout the project lifecycle. The position offers a performance-related bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits including private medical cover and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Strong background in construction or residential development.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed targets on cost, quality, programme, and risk.
• Lead commercial performance from land acquisition through to completion.
• Develop a robust cost control and forecasting system.

Skills

Leadership in commercial functions

Cost control

Forecasting

Procurement

Governance

Team development

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Our client is a leading, dynamic, and award-winning property developer and construction business, based in Manchester City Centre, whose developments span across the Northwest, from city centres to suburbs, and up and coming areas.

This is a pivotal board-level role, working closely with the Managing Director to lead the commercial function and ensure projects are delivered to agreed targets on cost, quality, programme, and risk.

As Commercial Director, you will have full responsibility for the commercial performance of projects from land acquisition and feasibility through to completion and final adoption. You will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary commercial team, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting, effective procurement, and strong governance throughout the project lifecycle.

This opportunity would suit a commercially astute leader with a strong background in construction or residential development, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys challenging, shaping teams, systems, and strategy.

What’s on Offer

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private medical cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday
• A genuine opportunity to shape strategy, people, and performance within a growing business

For a full Job Description, confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Andrew Kingsley MRICS: