Group Commercial Director - Civil Engineering & Construction
Location: Essex & London
Reporting to: Group Managing Director
Package: £115,000 - £150,000 per annum + bonus + benefits
We are seeking an accomplished Group Commercial Director to lead and drive commercial strategy and performance across multiple operating divisions within a growing construction and engineering group.
This is a pivotal leadership role with full responsibility for commercial governance, risk management, and value creation across the Group, working closely with divisional Managing Directors and senior operational teams.
Role Overview
The Group Commercial Director will provide strategic and operational commercial leadership across multiple civil engineering and construction divisions, ensuring consistent standards, strong commercial governance, and best practice in the management of complex infrastructure and construction projects. The role will be instrumental in shaping the Group's commercial strategy across heavy civils, earthworks, structures, highways, and infrastructure delivery, supporting sustainable growth, margin improvement, and long-term client relationships across public and private sector frameworks and projects.
Key Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for commercial performance across multiple divisions
Develop and implement group-wide commercial strategy, policies, and governance
Provide leadership and oversight to Divisional Commercial Directors / Managers
Ensure effective contract management across the Group, including NEC and bespoke forms
Oversight of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow, and margin performance
Management of commercial risk, change control, and dispute avoidance
Support pre-construction, bidding strategy, and commercial input to major tenders
Act as a senior commercial interface with clients, advisors, and supply chain partners
Mentor and develop commercial teams, driving consistency and best practice
Key Requirements
Proven experience in a Group, Regional, or Multi-Divisional Commercial Director role
Strong background in construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors
Expert knowledge of NEC contracts
Demonstrated ability to operate at board and executive level
Strong leadership, governance, and strategic decision-making capability
Commercially astute with a track record of improving margins and managing risk
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
MRICS or equivalent professional qualification desirable
What's on Offer
Senior leadership role with significant influence across the Group
Competitive executive salary, bonus, and benefits package
Opportunity to shape and embed commercial best practice across multiple businesses
Long-term career opportunity within an ambitious and growing organisation