Commercial Director | Scotland
Exclusive Opportunity with Peace Recruitment
Peace Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with one of Scotland’s leading construction and development businesses to appoint a Commercial Director.
This is a key strategic appointment, reporting directly to the Managing Director, with full responsibility for leading the commercial function and ensuring the successful delivery of a significant residential development pipeline.
This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced senior commercial professional currently operating at Commercial Director level, or a highly capable Head of Commercial ready to step up, who can bring a balance of strategic leadership, commercial expertise and operational delivery.
The Role
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Lead and develop the commercial team across a live development portfolio
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Drive commercial strategy, including financial planning and 5-year pipeline forecasting
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Oversee CVRs, cost reporting, cash flow and margin performance
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Provide commercial input at pre-construction stage, ensuring risk and cost certainty
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Work closely with the senior leadership team to support business growth and delivery
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Ensure robust governance, risk management and reporting across all schemes
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Lead procurement strategy, contract negotiations and dispute resolution
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Provide commercial assurance across all project stages
About You
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Proven experience operating at a senior commercial level within housebuilding or residential development
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Strong understanding of development appraisals, funding structures and cash flow management
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Demonstrable track record of leading teams and delivering high-value residential projects
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Excellent knowledge of procurement, contracts and commercial risk management
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Commercially astute with the ability to influence and operate effectively at board level
What’s on Offer
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Highly competitive six-figure executive package, including car allowance and benefits
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Opportunity to join a well-established, highly regarded business
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Strong, secured pipeline of work with clear growth plans
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A genuine leadership role with the ability to shape the commercial function and influence business performance
This is a rare opportunity to join a business that combines quality, ambition and long-term growth, offering the platform to make a real impact at a senior level.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly