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Commercial Director

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McCarthy Recruitment

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United Kingdom , Warrington

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Salary:

65000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Are you a commercially astute leader ready to drive growth and innovation in the construction and civils sector? We’re seeking a hands-on Commercial Director to shape and deliver complex projects, lead negotiations, and ensure robust commercial outcomes from inception to completion.

Job Responsibility:

  • Take ownership of the commercial strategy, budget, programme, and risk across multiple projects
  • Negotiate, draft, and execute solid commercial contracts both large-scale and SME, ensuring risk is managed and value is maximised
  • Lead business planning and develop new service-based offerings that deliver speed, reliability, and knowledge to clients
  • Oversee operational delivery, integrating third-party contractors and ensuring cohesive, margin-safe packages
  • Maintain financial discipline and cost transparency, challenging assumptions and driving accountability at every stage
  • Make decisive go/no-go calls at key project milestones, ensuring projects are commercially viable and aligned with client objectives
  • Engage with stakeholders at all levels, from boardroom to site, building strong relationships and driving collaboration

Requirements:

  • Proven experience negotiating and delivering commercial contracts in construction, civils, or related sectors
  • Strong operational background ideally spanning sales, site management, and consultancy with a practical, hands-on approach
  • Financial acumen and experience managing capital projects, cost control, and risk in uncertain environments
  • Entrepreneurial mindset: visionary, creative, and comfortable working independently without a large support team
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, lead, and inspire teams and stakeholders
  • Attention to detail, strong written communication, and a track record of delivering structured, feasible solutions
  • Adaptability and drive to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment
What we offer:
  • car
  • bonus potential

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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