Commercial Director - High-Rise

The People Pod; Warrington; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension and benefits package

Job summary

The People Pod in Warrington is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial strategy for a growing residential construction contractor delivering high-rise, multi-family and mixed-tenure developments across the UK. The role demands strategic leadership, governance, and a proven track record of delivering value on complex projects.

You will mentor senior commercial teams, manage risk, negotiate contracts (JCT/NEC), and collaborate with Pre-Construction and Estimating to shape the

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading commercial functions within residential construction
• Strong background in high-rise, multi-family or large-scale housing developments
• Experience operating as a senior commercial leader (Commercial Director/Head of Commercial)
• Strong understanding of CVRs, forecasting, cashflow, procurement and governance

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy across high-rise residential, multi-family and mixed-tenure developments.
• Provide leadership and direction to Commercial Managers and surveyors.
• Review cost plans, forecasts, CVRs, cashflow and reporting.
• Drive margin improvement and risk management across all projects.
• Collaborate with Pre-Construction and Estimating during tender and procurement.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Ensure governance and commercial controls across projects.
• Lead negotiations and guidance on risk and final accounts.
• Support business planning, forecasting and strategic decisions.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and investors.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Strategic planning

JCT/NEC knowledge

Job description

Commercial Director

Warrington

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
• Car allowance
• 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