Group Commercial Director: Strategy, Contracts & Growth (Hybrid)

Parkinson | Lee Executive Search; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering services group is seeking an experienced Group Commercial Director to shape and execute commercial strategy. This senior leadership role involves overseeing commercial matters, managing contracts, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in engineering construction and a proven leadership background. The position offers a hybrid work model with travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering construction or regulated environments.
• Successful management of large contracts and negotiations.
• Experience leading commercial teams across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of group-wide commercial strategy.
• Provide oversight on all commercial matters with focus on NEC, JCT contracts.
• Drive performance and governance across project lifecycles.
• Support business development to secure future work.
• Coach and develop a high-performing commercial team.
• Contribute at board level to shape operational direction.

Skills

Commercial strategy development

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Financial governance

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Chartered status (RICS or equivalent)

Job description

A leading UK engineering services group is seeking an experienced Group Commercial Director to shape and execute commercial strategy. This senior leadership role involves overseeing commercial matters, managing contracts, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in engineering construction and a proven leadership background. The position offers a hybrid work model with travel across the UK.