Commercial Director

DATS Recruitment Ltd; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Director in Willenhall to guide commercial strategy in pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. This senior role combines strategic influence with commercial ownership. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and have RICS Charter. The position offers hybrid working and various benefits including private healthcare, EV car scheme, and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Private healthcare and health cash plan

EV car scheme

Pension

Life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with cleanroom, laboratory, or manufacturing facility builds.
• Strong ability in risk management and contract negotiation.
• Experience in mentoring commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial performance across pharma construction and engineering projects.
• Lead contract negotiation, cost control, and risk management.
• Support tender processes and ensure compliance with sector standards.

Skills

Leadership in pharmaceutical or life sciences construction

Cost analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Subcontract management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

RICS Chartered

Tools

NEC contract experience

Job description

Commercial Director - Northwest England

Salary: £110,000 - £124,999 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent | Hybrid Working Available

We're seeking a Commercial Director to lead commercial strategy across regulated, high-value projects in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. This senior leadership role offers strategic influence, commercial ownership, and the opportunity to shape delivery in GMP-compliant environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive commercial performance across pharma construction and engineering projects
• Lead contract negotiation, cost control, and risk management
• Support tender processes and ensure compliance with sector standards
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimise profitability and delivery
• Mentor commercial teams and embed best practices

Candidate Profile

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• RICS Chartered with NEC contract experience
• Proven leadership in pharmaceutical or life sciences construction
• Strong in cost analysis, subcontract management, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience with cleanroom, laboratory, or manufacturing facility builds

Benefits Include

• Hybrid working after probation
• Private healthcare and health cash plan
• EV car scheme, pension, life assurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee rewards and wellbeing support

This is a rare opportunity to make a strategic impact in a forward-thinking organisation delivering critical infrastructure to the pharmaceutical sector. Apply now to take the next step in your leadership career.