Commercial Director – RC Frame Subcontractor

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: Competitive + Performance-Based Bonus (Package tailored to experience)

I’m partnered with a leading RC Frame subcontractor who are looking to strengthen their senior leadership team with the appointment of a Commercial Director. This is a pivotal hire designed to spearhead the entire commercial function, taking pressure off the two owners and enabling them to focus on scaling the business to the next level.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a growing, fast-paced subcontracting environment and wants true influence, autonomy and impact.

The Business

• Established RC Frame subcontractor operating across London & the South East
• Circa £50m+ turnover, with ambitious growth plans
• Strong pipeline of frame and groundwork packages
• A leadership team committed to investing in top-tier talent and building sustainable commercial structure

The Role

As Commercial Director, you will take full responsibility for the commercial strategy and performance of the business. Your remit includes:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the commercial team (QSs, Senior QS, Commercial Manager level)
• Oversee commercial operations across all RC Frame & Groundwork projects
• Support and influence business strategy, margin protection and commercial governance
• Work closely with the owners to streamline commercial processes and support long-term growth
• Ensure robust cost control, forecasting, CVRs and risk management across live projects
• Lead on contractual matters, negotiation, dispute avoidance and final accounts
• Build trusted relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders
• Implement improved systems and commercial reporting as the business scales

Experience Required

• Strong, proven track record within an RC Frame subcontractor (minimum requirement)
• Experience operating at senior commercial level – Commercial Manager, Head of Commercial or Commercial Director
• Background working within businesses circa £50m turnover and above
• Strong leadership ability with experience managing and developing commercial teams
• Highly competent with NEC/JCT, contractual risk, and high-value packages
• Commercially strategic but also hands-on when required
• Strong communicator who can influence at Board level

Package

There’s no fixed remuneration package at this stage – it will be handled case-by-case based on experience.

Naturally, it will be very competitive with:

• Attractive base salary
• Strong incentives
• A performance-based bonus structure aligned with the company’s growth