Commercial Director

Nicholas Associates; Moulton; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is partnering with a leading UK civil engineering and groundworks subcontractor to appoint a Commercial Director. This senior role reports to the Managing Director with full commercial responsibility across a portfolio of projects.

The role focuses on developing the commercial function, expanding client relationships, and leading a high-performance team to deliver robust commercial outcomes and sustainable growth for the business.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in groundworks or large-scale civil/heavy construction.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills with a proven track record.
• Ability to drive strategy, manage risk, and deliver profitable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the commercial function across estimating, surveying, cost control and buying.
• Drive business development, client relationships and recruitment of key personnel.
• Lead the commercial team to maximise performance and implement group strategy.
• Ensure deployment of strategy, policy and standards by the commercial team.
• Manage commercial and supplier contracting across projects and monitor efficiency.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

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. 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:

• 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

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.