Commercial Director

The People Pod; Warrington; Presencial; GBP 108.000 - 132.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Car allowance

Pension and benefits package

Autonomy in senior leadership

Descripción de la vacante

The People Pod is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial function of a growing residential construction contractor in the UK. The role focuses on high-rise, multi-family and mixed-tenure developments, shaping governance and strategy across the business.

Based in Warrington, you will drive commercial performance, oversee cost controls, and mentor the commercial team while building strong client, consultant and partner relationships.

Formación

• Strategic leadership and sector experience in residential construction.
• Strong governance and commercial management capabilities.
• Expertise in forecasting, CVRs, cashflow and reporting.
• Proven procurement and subcontract management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Deep understanding of JCT/NEC contract forms.
• Experience developing and mentoring commercial teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the commercial strategy across high-rise residential, multi-family and mixed-tenure developments.
• Provide leadership, support and direction to Commercial Managers, Senior QSs and QSs.
• Review and challenge project cost plans, forecasts, CVRs, cashflow and reporting.
• Drive commercial performance, margin improvement and risk management across all projects.
• Collaborate with Pre-Construction and Estimating during tender, negotiation and procurement.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, supply chain strategy and approvals.
• Ensure governance, reporting procedures and commercial controls across projects.
• Lead contractual negotiations and guidance on risk, claims and final accounts.
• Support leadership with planning, forecasting and strategic decisions.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, housing associations, investors and partners.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and systems.
• Mentor and grow the commercial team.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Commercial governance

Forecasting & CVRs

Procurement management

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge (JCT/NEC)

Team development

Descripción del empleo

Up to £120,000 + Car Allowance + Package

Commercial leadership can mean very different things depending on the business.

In some organisations, it's about maintaining established processes and operating within structures that have been in place for years. In others, it's about helping shape how the business grows, building capability within teams, improving governance and influencing decisions that directly impact future performance.

This opportunity sits firmly in the second category.

Our client is a growing residential construction contractor delivering a portfolio of high-rise, multi-family and mixed-tenure developments across the UK. With projects secured, further opportunities entering pre-construction and a clear long-term ambition for growth, the business is looking to strengthen its senior leadership team with a Commercial Director who can help shape both the function and the wider operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial strategy across a portfolio of high-rise residential, multi-family and mixed-tenure developments
• Provide leadership, support and direction to Commercial Managers, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors
• Review and challenge project cost plans, forecasts, CVRs, cashflow and commercial reporting
• Drive commercial performance, margin improvement and effective risk management across all projects
• Work closely with Pre-Construction and Estimating teams throughout tender, negotiation and procurement stages
• Oversee major subcontract procurement, supply chain strategy and commercial approvals
• Ensure robust governance, reporting procedures and commercial controls are maintained across all projects
• Lead contractual negotiations and provide guidance on commercial risk, claims and final accounts
• Support the wider leadership team with business planning, forecasting and strategic decision-making
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, housing associations, investors and delivery partners
• Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes, systems and ways of working
• Support the development and growth of the commercial team through mentoring, coaching and succession planning

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience leading commercial functions within residential construction
• Strong background delivering high-rise residential, multi-family or large-scale housing developments
• Previous experience operating as a Commercial Director, Head of Commercial, Commercial Manager or equivalent senior commercial leader
• Strong understanding of CVRs, forecasting, cashflow, procurement and commercial governance
• Excellent knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Experience managing and developing commercial teams
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with detailed commercial oversight
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercially astute, collaborative and capable of influencing across multiple disciplines
• Someone who enjoys building teams, improving performance and creating structure within a growing business

What's In It For You:

• Basic salary up to £120,000
• Pension and benefits package
• Opportunity to help shape a growing business
• Exposure to major residential developments and a strong long-term pipeline
• Direct influence over commercial strategy, governance and team structure
• Senior leadership role with genuine autonomy and visibility across the wider business
• The opportunity to play a key role in how the organisation grows over the coming years