Our client is a high‑growth, innovation‑led manufacturer at the forefront of the UK’s flood defence and specialist building components sector is seeking a Commercial Director to shape and lead the commercial strategy for a rapidly expanding portfolio of complex, high‑value projects. Operating in a sector of increasing national significance, the business combines advanced engineering, agile manufacturing, and a bold growth agenda—creating a rare opportunity for a senior commercial leader to make a defining impact.
What this role demands
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Degree‑educated in Quantity Surveying or a closely aligned discipline, you will be a construction industry Commercial Director with the professional credibility to influence and advise at board level.
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Extensive commercial and cost management leadership across multiple concurrent construction or infrastructure projects, ideally within a manufacturing, engineered‑product, or specialist systems environment.
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Proven ability to design and optimise commercial frameworks,as the Commercial Director you will drive margin performance, and embed commercial discipline across project delivery teams.
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A strategic relationship‑builder, as the Commercial Director you will need to be confident and engaging with major contractors, supply chain partners, regulators, and your internal team.
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A growth‑minded leader, energised by scaling operations, entering new markets, and shaping commercial strategy in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial organisation.
Why this role stands out
As the new Commercial Director this is senior leadership position with genuine strategic influence. The successful candidate will be a respected construction industry proffessional and will help define the commercial architecture of a business entering its next phase of accelerated expansion—strengthening profitability, elevating commercial capability, and contributing directly to national resilience in the face of increasing environmental challenges