Commercial Director - Social Housing Construction - City of London - Retained - Confidential

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Commercial Director to join their senior leadership team. This role involves full responsibility for governance and control of all commercial activities, aiming to maximize profitability. The ideal candidate will have extensive P&L management experience and strong negotiation skills. This hybrid role requires travel to London and other locations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing a large P&L (~£100M).
• Up-to-date knowledge of building legislation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Deliver profitable contracts and projects.
• Lead, train, and develop the commercial department.

Skills

Negotiation

Influencing

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Oliver Sanderson is engaged with a global listed business in Europe, one of the world’s leading engineering companies. This is a matrix organization with a fantastic UK arm that you will help lead as Commercial Director.

The Commercial Director will be part of the senior leadership team and report to the regional Managing Director. They will hold full responsibility for governance and control of all commercial activities and processes across the business, aiming to maximize profitability and cash flow.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities; ensure robust commercial reporting.
2. Deliver profitable contracts and projects.
3. Ensure effective cash management and timely revenue collection.
4. Conduct regular profit reviews.
5. Manage P&L responsibilities.
6. Lead, train, and develop the commercial department.
7. Produce accurate forecasts and monthly reports on costs and value.
8. Engage with the C-suite and stakeholders.

Our client seeks a strong commercial leader with extensive experience in managing a large P&L (~£100M), and a proven track record in leading business growth and scale. Candidates should have up-to-date knowledge of building legislation, as well as strong financial and commercial billing experience. Excellent negotiation and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Industry experience in engineering or related sectors—particularly refurb, refit, maintenance, and sustainability within social housing or local authorities—is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a culturally astute business that values its people. It could be a great springboard for your career.

This is a hybrid role, combining remote work once a week with four days in the St Albans office. Travel to the London office and other locations will be required. Candidates interested in relocating are welcome to apply.

The role offers an attractive package.

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals and you possess the required skills, please apply today!

Oliver Sanderson is an award-winning executive search firm recognized for contributions to ED&I and digital recruitment innovation by the House of Lords, Global Recruiter, APSCo, the Recruiter Awards, and featured in the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Album for a "transformational contribution" to UK business. We specialize in placing talent at the senior leadership level for FTSE 100, FTSE 350, Fortune 500, and PE-backed companies.