Commercial Director

Commercial Director - Social HousingLocation - North West or Midlands (Flexible Home Base with Travel Required)Salary/Package - £90,000 - £105,000 + Excellent Benefits PackageAbout the CompanyOur client is an award-winning property services contractor with over a century of experience delivering maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation solutions across Great Britain. Operating from multiple regional offices, they combine local expertise with national capability, delivering high-quality services to clients across the social housing, public sector, education, healthcare, and commercial markets.With a strong focus on long-term partnerships, innovation, and sustainability, the business continues to invest in its people and is recognised for delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence.As part of their continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Commercial Director to provide strategic commercial leadership across their national Housing Partnerships portfolio.The RoleAs Commercial Director, you will be responsible for:Providing strategic commercial leadership across a nationwide portfolio of Housing Partnership contractsLeading the commercial function across multiple long-term, multi-million-pound reactive repairs and planned refurbishment contractsTaking a partnership-led, account management approach to strengthen and develop long-term client relationshipsDriving commercial performance by maximising profitability, controlling costs, and identifying opportunities for growthProviding commercial oversight from bid stage through to final accountSupporting regional operational and commercial teams to ensure consistency across multiple business unitsManaging commercial risk through effective contract review, governance, and negotiationReviewing financial performance, including CVRs, forecasts, and profitability reportingIdentifying opportunities to expand existing client relationships and secure additional worksWorking collaboratively with Commercial, Operational, Finance, and Senior Leadership teams to achieve business objectivesSupporting dispute resolution and providing strategic commercial guidance where requiredEnsuring robust commercial governance and compliance across the businessThe Ideal CandidateThe successful Commercial Director will have:Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership role within the construction or property services sectorPrevious experience working within Social Housing, Reactive Maintenance, Planned Works, or Property RefurbishmentExperience managing multi-region or national contractsStrong commercial acumen with an excellent understanding of contract management and commercial governanceA strategic approach to client relationship management and long-term partnership developmentExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levelExperience leading and developing high-performing commercial teamsStrong financial management skills, including CVR reporting, forecasting, and profit improvementFull UK Driving LicenceWillingness to travel nationally as requiredWhat's on OfferCompetitive basic salary of £90,000 - £105,000Annual BonusCompany Car or EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme27 Days Holiday plus Bank HolidaysOption to Buy or Sell Annual LeavePrivate HealthcareFamily Healthcare DiscountsCompany Pension Scheme (Up to 7.5%)High Street & Lifestyle DiscountsPaid Volunteering Day Each YearLength of Service AwardsLong-term career progression within an award-winning national contractorOpportunity to lead a strategically important commercial function across a growing Housing Partnerships portfolioApply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.INDCOMTPBN1_UKTJ