Regional Commercial Director

CompanyJohn Sisk & Son Ltd

LocationCity Of London, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Marketing, sales and advertising directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£87,300 (£44.77 per hour)

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Description

Overview

The Commercial Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects through strong commercial leadership. The role manages cost and value, contract negotiation, financial reporting, risk management and dispute resolution. Working closely with the project team, the Commercial Manager ensures commercial governance, develops staff capability and maintains positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

Responsibilities

Commercial Management

Lead cost and value management for projects, ensuring systems and procedures are in place and followed 
Oversee financial reporting and cashflow forecasting for projects 
Identify and negotiate unacceptable contract terms, bonds, warranties and guarantees with clients and stakeholders
Manage project change processes by recording, evaluating and recovering entitlements where not the company’s liability

Lead risk and opportunity management with the operations team, ensuring mitigation measures are identified and implemented 

Provide commercial support and training to site staff

Leadership & Team Development

Manage and mentor the commercial team to deliver key responsibilities and develop professional capability 
Support knowledge sharing and mentoring through structured programmes 
Supervise the preparation of cost plans for complex projects using appropriate techniques and software 
Lead the analysis of project cost reports to inform decision making 
Ensure commercial teams act in line with company values, health and safety standards and cultural behaviours

Program & Reporting

Prepare and monitor long-term cash forecasts for projects, interpreting variances and recommending corrective action 
Lead preparation of contractual correspondence and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance 
Develop innovative systems to control costs and monitor financial performance 
Support programme and change reporting to management and stakeholders

Contribute to business planning and ensure alignment of commercial objectives with business unit strategy 

Represent the company in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business growth 

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and third parties on commercial issues 

Provide guidance on risk allocation, step-down clauses and design liability in subcontractor and designer agreements 

Ensure commercial practices comply with legislation, company policies and best practice 

Contribute to business planning and ensure alignment of commercial objectives with business unit strategy 

Represent the company in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business growth 

Experience

Essential

Proven experience in commercial management within construction or infrastructure 
Strong knowledge of contract law, risk management and dispute resolution 
Skilled negotiator with the ability to secure acceptable outcomes on complex projects

Experience leading commercial teams across multiple projects or large-scale programmes 

Detailed understanding of project cost management systems and ability to interpret data for decision making 

Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills 

Ability to prepare accurate contractual correspondence and reports under tight timelines 

Knowledge of design and build processes and delivery planning for multi-disciplinary teams 

Desirable

Experience with behavioural-based safety leadership 
Strong financial management background with proven ability to optimise inflow and reduce outflow 
Experience developing innovative systems for monitoring direct works cost and project financial performance 
Active involvement in professional networks or industry associations

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business Administration or related field 
Training in bonds, warranties and insurances 
Training in dispute resolution and contract management

Training in financial management and cost control 

Leadership training in managing and developing teams 

Training in communication, influencing and negotiation 

Valid CSCS card. 

Desirable

Advanced training in change management, persuasion and influencing skills 
Ongoing CPD in construction law, commercial management and industry best practice.

Additional Information

Competitive salary
26 days annual leave plus additional company days
Pension and benefits
Unlimited learning and development opportunities
Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can

stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

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