Overview
Faculty of Engineering
This is a senior leadership role responsible for owning and driving PNDC's commercial growth strategy, translating world‑class technical capability into sustained revenue, deep industry partnerships, and measurable real‑world impact.
Location
Location: PNDC, Wardpark, Cumbernauld, G68 0EF and ANZIC, Inchinnan, PA4 9AF
Responsibilities
Owning and driving PNDC's commercial growth strategy, translating world‑class technical capability into sustained revenue, deep industry partnerships, and measurable real‑world impact. Reporting to the CEO, the Commercial Director will lead business development, major bids, stakeholder engagement, and the commercial functions across both PNDC facilities. The role includes owning the rolling 5‑year financial strategy and business plan, ensuring both facilities remain at high utilisation while expanding the breadth and depth of organisations served. The Director will lead multiple £1m+ bids annually, drive cross‑faculty strategic partnerships, sharpen government and policy relationships to position PNDC at the centre of funding opportunities, and elevate PNDC's marketing and communications profile.
Qualifications
Commercially proven leader with a track record of driving growth in a technically complex, innovation‑led environment; experience winning and delivering large‑scale bids, building industry partnerships, and navigating public‑private funding. Strong understanding of the energy sector and credibility to operate at a senior level across industry, academia, and government. Strategically ambitious and operationally rigorous, viewing the Net Zero transition as a generation‑wide opportunity.
Compensation
£69,488 to £73,709 per annum
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