Commercial Director

Jobs.co.uk; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs.co.uk is recruiting a Commercial Director for an established design and consultancy practice based in the Bristol/Bath/Birmingham area. The role is hybrid, offering £85,000–£95,000 DOE, and focuses on strategic commercial leadership across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will oversee contractual risk, governance, and financial viability, guiding project teams and mentoring colleagues to improve commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial management experience in construction/engineering/consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience managing commercial risk, fees, and profitability.
• Experience across complex multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work with senior management and advise project teams.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, fee proposals, scopes of work, and consultant appointments.
• Provide commercial advice on contracts, novation, liabilities and PI matters.
• Identify and manage commercial risks across the project lifecycle.
• Support change management, fee recovery, and contractual issues.
• Advise on disputes, claims and risk mitigation.
• Improve reporting, processes and governance across the business.
• Mentor colleagues to raise commercial awareness.

Skills

Commercial mgmt

Construction contracts

Commercial risk

Project profitability

Complex projects

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Collaborative approach

Job description

About The Role

Based in Bristol, this Commercial Director post sits within an established design and consultancy practice, with flexibility to work from Bath or Birmingham. The full‑time, permanent appointment offers £85,000 to £95,000 depending on experience. The successful candidate will lead commercial management across multiple projects, overseeing contractual risk, governance and financial viability while guiding project teams. Applicants should bring a strong background in construction, engineering, contracting or multidisciplinary consultancy, with proven senior‑level expertise in quantity surveying or commercial management. This strategic position suits someone ready to shape commercial strategy and support delivery across a varied portfolio.

Commercial Director – Architecture / Quantity Surveying / Consultancy

Location: Bristol, Bath OR Birmingham

Salary: £85,000–£95,000 DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join an established design and consultancy business in a senior‑level position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong commercial background in construction, engineering, contracting or multidisciplinary consultancy who is looking to take on a strategic role with responsibility across multiple projects and teams.

The position will focus on commercial management, contractual risk, project governance and supporting project teams to ensure projects remain commercially viable throughout their lifecycle.

This is not a sales or business development role, but rather a senior commercial position focused on improving processes, managing risk and supporting the successful delivery of projects.

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.