Commercial Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Senior role with influence

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Commercial Director for an established design and consultancy practice, with base in Bristol and flexible to work from Bath or Birmingham. The role offers £85,000-£95,000 DOE for a full-time, hybrid position leading commercial management across multiple projects to ensure governance, financial viability and risk management.

The ideal candidate will bring senior experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within construction, engineering, contracting

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review 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.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Job description

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-£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

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.

Please note: Due to the confidential nature of this opportunity, only limited company information has been provided within this advert.