Commercial Director

Bimplus; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£110,000 salary

Excellent benefits package

Board-level influence

Exposure to landmark Build to Rent

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead the commercial function across a portfolio of major residential developments in the North West. You will drive profitability, risk management, and contractual compliance from pre-construction through to final account, reporting to the Board and collaborating with clients and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have senior commercial leadership in construction, extensive Build to Rent experience, MRICS or equivalent, and a proven

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial teams in construction.
• Proven track record negotiating EOT claims.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Leadership of large teams and development of staff.
• Ability to influence at Board level and shape strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial team across multiple high-value projects.
• Provide strategic commercial leadership from pre-construction to final account.
• Manage commercial risk and protect contractual positions.
• Oversee EOT claims and complex construction claims/disputes.
• Review, prepare and negotiate contractual documentation.
• Drive profitability through cost controls and commercial governance.
• Mentor senior commercial staff and support business growth.

Skills

Commercial leadership

EOT Claims experience

JCT contracts

NEC experience

Stakeholder management

Board level influence

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS desirable

Commercial Management degree

Job description

Salary/Package – £110,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a leading residential construction and development contractor with over 70 years of heritage delivering high-quality projects across the UK. Operating throughout the Build to Rent, affordable housing, student accommodation, multi-family and specialist living sectors, they have established a reputation for delivering complex, high-specification developments through collaborative partnerships and exceptional project delivery.

With a strong pipeline of major residential schemes and continued business growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Director to lead their commercial function and support the successful delivery of high-value projects across the North West.

The Role

As Commercial Director, you will provide strategic leadership across the commercial function, taking overall responsibility for commercial performance, risk management, contractual compliance, and profitability across a portfolio of major residential developments.

You will work closely with the Board of Directors, operational teams, and clients, ensuring robust commercial governance while driving business performance and maintaining long-term client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and developing the commercial team across multiple high-value projects
• Providing strategic commercial leadership from pre-construction through to final account
• Managing commercial risk and protecting the company's contractual position
• Leading and overseeing Extension of Time (EOT) Claims
• Managing and negotiating complex construction claims and dispute resolution
• Reviewing, preparing, and negotiating contractual documentation
• Leading commercial strategy on major Build to Rent and high-rise residential developments
• Working closely with legal advisors, consultants, and clients on contentious commercial matters
• Driving profitability through effective cost management and commercial controls
• Overseeing CVRs, forecasting, cash flow, procurement, and final accounts
• Mentoring and developing senior commercial staff across the business
• Supporting business growth through strategic client engagement and tender reviews

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Commercial Director will have:

• Previous experience as a Commercial Director, Head of Commercial, or Senior Commercial Manager within the construction industry
• Extensive experience delivering high-rise Build to Rent residential developments
• Significant experience preparing and negotiating Extension of Time (EOT) Claims
• Cladding-related claims experience would be highly advantageous
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts (NEC experience also beneficial)
• Excellent commercial, contractual, and financial management skills
• Experience leading large commercial teams and developing high-performing individuals
• Outstanding negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence at Board level and provide strategic direction across the business
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (MRICS desirable)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £110,000
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunity to join a growing residential contractor with an outstanding pipeline of work
• Board-level influence within a highly respected business
• Exposure to landmark Build to Rent and residential developments
• Long-term career progression and strategic leadership opportunity
• Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.