Commercial Director

Commercial Director

Location:

Preston, Lancashire

Salary:
Competitive + Bonus + Benefits (DOE)

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Director to join our senior leadership team based in Preston.

This is a key strategic role responsible for leading the commercial function across a growing business specialising in technical services, interior fit out, and installation projects. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving profitability, managing commercial risk, developing client relationships, and supporting sustainable business growth.

• Lead and develop the commercial strategy to support business objectives.
• Oversee all commercial activities including estimating, tendering, contract negotiation, procurement, and cost management.
• Manage commercial performance across multiple technical services, fit out, and installation projects.
• Ensure robust contract administration and effective risk management.
• Work closely with Operations and Project Delivery teams to maximise project profitability and performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for business growth, repeat business, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the commercial team, promoting a high-performance culture.
• Produce accurate commercial reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis for the Board.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and industry standards.

You’ll be an experienced commercial leader with a proven background within technical services, construction fit out, M&E, or specialist installation sectors.

You will have:

• Significant experience in a Commercial Director, Commercial Manager, or Senior Commercial leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of technical services, commercial fit out, and installation projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction contracts, procurement, and commercial risk.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing high‑performing commercial teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Outstanding negotiation and relationship management skills.
• A strategic mindset combined with a hands‑on approach.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent).
• Experience working on projects across commercial, retail, healthcare, education, industrial, or public sector environments.

If you are an ambitious commercial leader with a strong background in technical services, fit out, and installation, and you’re looking to make a genuine impact within a forward‑thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.