Commercial Director

Commercial Director

Location: Preston, Lancashire
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits (DOE)

Commercial Director – Technical Services, Fit Out & Installation

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

About You

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.

Desirable

• 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.