Commercial Director

RGB; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB is seeking a Commercial Director in the Bristol area to lead commercial strategy across architecture, quantity surveying and consultancy operations. This permanent role offers a£85,000–£95,000 salary with hybrid working. You will oversee commercial management, risk, governance, and support delivery teams across multiple schemes, with senior-level oversight and mentoring. Applicants should have significant construction/consultancy experience and a pragmatic, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial management experience in construction, engineering, contracting or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience managing commercial risk and project profitability.
• Ability to work across multiple consultants and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, fee proposals, scopes of work and consultant appointments.
• Provide commercial advice on JCT/NEC contracts, novation, liabilities and warranties.
• Identify and manage commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project teams with change management, additional fee recovery and contractual matters.
• Advise on commercial disputes, claims and risk mitigation.
• Improve commercial reporting, processes and governance across the business.
• Work with senior management to provide commercial guidance and support.
• Mentor colleagues to improve commercial awareness across the business.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract knowledge (JCT/NEC)

Negotiation

Project governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Construction/Engineering/Business

Job description

This permanent Commercial Director position with RGB is based in Bristol, offering £85,000 to £95,000 annually depending on experience. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across architecture, quantity surveying and consultancy operations. Core duties include commercial management, contractual risk oversight, project governance, and supporting delivery teams to maintain viability across multiple schemes. Applicants should possess a strong background in construction, engineering, contracting or multidisciplinary consultancy, with proven senior-level capability. The role suits an experienced Commercial Manager ready to step into a broader strategic remit spanning several projects and teams. Working pattern is full-time, permanent, with hybrid arrangements potentially available.

Commercial Director – Architecture / Quantity Surveying / Consultancy. Location: Bristol, Bath OR Birmingham. Salary: £85,000–£95,000 DOE.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing contracts, fee proposals, scopes of work and consultant appointments.
• Providing commercial advice on JCT/NEC contracts, novation, liabilities, warranties and professional indemnity matters.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting project teams with change management, additional fee recovery and contractual matters.
• Advising on commercial disputes, claims and risk mitigation.
• Improving commercial reporting, processes and governance across the business.
• Working closely with senior management and project teams to provide commercial guidance and support.
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues to improve commercial awareness across the business.

What We're Looking For

• Significant commercial management experience within construction, engineering, contracting or consultancy.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC.
• Experience managing commercial risk, contractual obligations, fee negotiations and project profitability.
• Experience working across complex projects involving multiple consultants and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working with senior management and advising project teams on commercial matters.
• A commercially minded, practical and collaborative approach.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary of £85,000–£95,000, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to take on a senior role with genuine influence across the business.