Commercial Director / Manager

Kennelbuild Limited; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee construction projects in Crewe. The role demands strong leadership and financial skills with experience in managing full Design and Build projects ranging from £500k to £10m. The ideal candidate will excel in stakeholder management and possess a BSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management within construction as a contractor.
• Experience with full Design and Build projects (£500k-£10m) from groundworks to completion.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profitable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities across pre- and post-contract phases.
• Drive financial outcomes across turnover, profit, cash flow, and rebate targets.
• Manage commercial reporting, risk, and contract compliance.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, and the supply chain.

Skills

Commercial management experience

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

Monday

Estimating software

SAGE

Job description

Overview

KennelBuild is the UK’s leading manufacturing and construction contractor and designer for the commercial dog kennel market. Our client base includes the Ministry of Defence, Police Forces, RSPCA and other leading animal rescue charities plus the very highest quality luxury boarding kennels.

Due to rapid growth and a strong pipeline of work, a new role is being created for a Senior Commercial Manager. The role will be predominantly based in our Head Office in Crewe, however significant travelling is to be expected due to a nationwide workload.

Kennelbuild We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Manager to oversee and manage construction projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, exceptional organisational skills, and a thorough understanding of construction techniques and processes. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and team members.

Are you a commercially astute leader with a passion for delivering excellence in the built environment? We’re looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Crewe team, supporting a diverse portfolio of works as principle contractor, principle designer and sub contractor .

What You’ll Do

As a Commercial Manager, you’ll lead all commercial activities across pre- and post-contract phases, ensuring robust governance, profitability, and performance. As a rapidly growing business with a diverse client base this role requires someone able to shift fluidly between Sales/PM/Contracts and ultimately account management.

What you will be doing

• Drive financial outcomes across turnover, profit, cash flow, and rebate targets.
• Lead tender strategies and project business plans.
• Manage commercial reporting, risk, and contract compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and the supply chain.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing commercial team as part of the Senior Leadership Team

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in commercial management within construction working as a contractor. Must have experience of full D&B projects (£500k-£10m) from groundworks through to completion
• Must be entrepreneurial and growth minded
• Highly focused on client satisfaction
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profitable outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong experience working across varied contract types (NEC/JCT etc) and durations.
• Strong IT skills comfortable working with multiple systems.
• Ideally, a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

Nice to have

• Monday/Estimating software/SAGE a bonus.
• Worked for/with MoD/Police & NFP as main contractor.
• Understanding of manufacturing and architectural design.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £80,000.00-£115,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Are you located in Cheshire?
• Have you led full D&B projects as part of SME totalling £500k-£10m in the last 12 months
• Worked as main contractor
• Held a senior leadership position responsible for own P&L

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Crewe CW1 6FA