Commercial Director - Warrington - £#removed# plus package

Your new company

This North West-based property developer is at the forefront of delivering high-quality, 100% affordable housing schemes across the region. With a vertically integrated structure that includes its own contracting division, the business has built a strong reputation for regeneration-led residential development. Backed by strong leadership and a robust pipeline of projects, the company is entering a new phase of growth and now seeks a senior commercial leader to support its strategic ambitions.

Your new role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Commercial Director to lead and grow the commercial function from their Warrington head office. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will have full responsibility for overseeing commercial strategy, cost management, risk mitigation, and procurement across multiple residential developments. This is a pivotal role with the autonomy to shape the commercial direction of the business while mentoring and developing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities will include:

Leading the commercial team across all pre- and post-contract activities

Driving commercial governance, budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiations

Providing strategic input on land viability, tendering, and supply chain management

Ensuring projects are commercially viable from acquisition through to delivery

Managing relationships with funders, housing associations, subcontractors, and key stakeholders

Supporting the development of new business opportunities and partnerships

Overseeing CVRs, commercial reporting, and ensuring alignment with the company's financial objectives

Recruiting, mentoring, and developing commercial staff to support growth plans

What you will need to succeed:

Proven track record as a Commercial Director, Commercial Manager, or Senior QS within residential construction or property development

Strong understanding of JCT contracts and residential D&B delivery models

Strategic mindset with hands-on experience of managing cost, contracts, and procurement

Excellent commercial acumen and leadership skills

Experience working with housing associations, RP frameworks, or affordable housing is highly desirable

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent

Strong communication and influencing skills at board level

What you get in return:

Competitive salary of £#removed# plus benefits (car/allowance, pension, bonus scheme, holidays, etc.)

The opportunity to lead the commercial function in a high-growth, purpose-led organisation

Real influence over business performance, direction, and success

A collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team

Modern, flexible working environment based in Warrington, with all projects located across the North West

Career-defining opportunity with scope for further progression

This is a rare opportunity for a commercially driven leader to join a rapidly expanding residential developer and shape its future. If you're looking for a role with autonomy, impact, and purpose - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

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