Commercial Director

This Consultancy opportunity is built around division Leadership: Establish and grow a new commercial management division, setting the vision, governance, and strategy for success. It would suit someone who can bring handling account-by-account responsibilities with consistency and care to the role.

Where ownership sits

Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of commercial managers and consultants, instilling best practice and technical excellence. Project Oversight: Oversee commercial management on flagship developments, ensuring value for money, risk management, and successful delivery.

What the role carries

Division Leadership: Establish and grow a new commercial management division, setting the vision, governance, and strategy for success. This role is aimed at an ambitious commercial leader who combines deep sector expertise, long-standing client relationships, and entrepreneurial drive. Be empowered to shape strategy, build a team, and drive new business growth across the UK.

What helps the work land well

Handling account-by-account responsibilities with consistency and care. Connected commercial leader with a strong consultancy background, proven leadership ability, and a reputation for work winning. Strong professional approach.

What the role depends on

• 10–15 years of experience in the UK hotel, high-end residential, and mixed-use markets.
• Bachelors in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying with a minimum of 15 years post graduate experience.
• Must have at least 5 years experience working with a Leading Consultancy business, with strong stakeholder recommendations. (Turner & Townsend, AECOM, Arcadis, or similar) at Direc.

Practical details

• Defining opportunity to establish and lead a new division within a Tier 1 consultancy brand.
• Client Engagement: Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with major developers, investors, and hotel operators, acting as a trusted senior advisor.
• The chance to shape strategy, build a team, and bring your client base with you, driving growth from day one.
• Provide strategic guidance across UK and European procurement models, including JCT, NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke developer/operator agreements.