Job Description
Job Advert
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-impact—designed 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 oversight—from defining processes and protecting margins to guiding pricing and cost tracking—while 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 & ContractsLead 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 OversightDefine 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 RiskIdentify and mitigate operational risk pre- and post-sale
* Support teams with practical, contractual protection
* Flag early risks in tender docs and client communication
* Health & SafetyLead internal H&S strategy (supported by H&S Manager)
* Own external representation and ensure compliance
* HR & CulturePartner with external HR advisors on ER, hiring, and compliance
* Own internal recruitment across engineering and commercial functions
* Business ImprovementAct 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 You’ll 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 approach—willing to get into the detail.
* Process mindset—able to build systems that drive profit.
Bonus if you bring:
* Understanding of mechanical build environments
What’s 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.