Commercial Director

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:

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

Skill requirements for the role:

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

Benefits package:

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