Job Title: Director Commercial & Legal Salary: Competitive Executive Package Depending on experience. Location: North West England (On-site role with flexibility depending on candidate seniority and travel demands) About the Role An industry renowned engineering group are looking to appoint a Commercial Director as part of their growth plans. This senior role is hands-on and high-impactdesigned to relieve the Managing Director of key legal, contractual, and project risk responsibilities. You'll shape commercial outcomes across £100,000 to £3,000,000 installations, while owning contractual and legal risk from bid through to completion as well as playing a huge part in shaping the business through growth and improvement plan. Key Responsibilities This role involves leading legal and contractual negotiations, managing legal risk in engineering projects, and embedding strong exit strategies into agreements. It includes full commercial oversightfrom defining processes and protecting margins to guiding pricing and cost trackingwhile ensuring risks are identified early and mitigated effectively. The role also oversees health and safety compliance, manages internal recruitment and HR in partnership with advisors, and drives business improvement initiatives by supporting the MD, launching new ventures, and implementing scalable systems to reduce operational exposure. Legal & Contracts Lead contract negotiations with clients and suppliers Draft and review bespoke agreements and standard terms Own legal risk across engineering installations Build strong exit strategies into project agreements Commercial Oversight Define commercial processes from quote to completion Protect margins through smart structuring and cost control Guide pricing strategies and track costs dynamically Build commercial sign-off tools for lifecycle changes Project Risk Identify and mitigate operational risk pre- and post-sale Support teams with practical, contractual protection Flag early risks in tender docs and client communication Health & Safety Lead internal H&S strategy (supported by H&S Manager) Own external representation and ensure compliance HR & Culture Partner with external HR advisors on ER, hiring, and compliance Own internal recruitment across engineering and commercial functions Business Improvement Act as internal advisor to MD and functional heads Support the launch of group ideas and new ventures Implement systems that enable scale and reduce exposure What Youll Need Strong commercial background in engineering. Solid understanding of contractual language. Experience managing risk in modular installations. History of leading contracts from bid to install. Credibility with senior clients and technical teams. Hands-on approachwilling to get into the detail. Process mindsetable to build systems that drive profit. Bonus if you bring: Understanding of mechanical build environments Whats in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business who value growth and improvement, allowing you to make a significant positive impact on where they go. This role could see future promotion opportunities too. Benefits & Package Highly competitive base salary Executive benefits (final package to be confirmed) Leadership role with long-term strategic influence Autonomy to build commercial capability from the ground up Application Process Once you have applied I will arrange an initial pre-screening call and if relevant will share your CV with the MD/FD. Initial interviews with the Managing Director and Finance Director will be held onsite. Second stage may include meeting with wider functional leads. This is confidential appointment so full business details will not be shared until an interview has been requested.