Commercial Director

Hamilton Barnes; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

Our client is a full turnkey provider delivering high-quality fibre cabling, splicing, and civil works for major telecommunications companies. With a presence in the UK, Germany, and Austria, they have built a strong reputation for excellence, completing large-scale projects for industry leaders.

Their experienced team, each with over a decade of expertise, ensures fast, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across fibre cabling projects, WAN solutions, LAN installation and more.

With current contracts exceeding £50 million annually, they continue to set the standard in telecommunications contracting. They are currently on the search for a Commercial Manager to oversee financial operations across the UK and Europe.

Day to day responsibilities:

1. Reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts while identifying and mitigating commercial risks
2. Monitoring budgets, ensuring profitability, and managing project variations
3. Acting as the main point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal teams to align commercial objectives
4. Negotiating terms, overseeing performance, and ensuring compliance with project requirements
5. Ensuring regulatory adherence and providing financial and commercial performance insights
6. Monitoring financial accounts, approving invoices, and ensuring accurate payroll processing

Skill requirements for the role:

1. Strong experience in contract negotiations and dispute resolution (upstream and downstream)
2. Expertise in cost control, forecasting, and ensuring project profitability
3. Strong ability to review, negotiate, and manage contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
4. Capability to assess financial risks, manage project variations, and make data-driven decisions
5. Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams

Benefits package:

1. Company bonus scheme paid quarterly
2. Company pension scheme
3. 20 days, increasing by one day with each year of service up to 25 days plus bank holidays
4. Option to have a company car or car allowance