Commercial Director

Overview

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

At M Group Water we help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We’re problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.

This role will join BES - which provides a fully-integrated service to clients within the pharmaceutical, life sciences and healthcare sectors, using our expertise to develop bespoke solutions to meet each client’s project-specific requirements. We combine design, digital innovation and construction capabilities to provide a complete multidisciplinary offering, including process engineering, structural and civil, architectural, mechanical/HVAC and electrical services.

Working closely with the Business Commercial Director, this is a key leadership role within the BES team—one that plays a vital part in shaping the commercial success. As Commercial Director, you’ll be the trusted voice of commercial integrity, helping ensure we meet our margin targets, manage risks wisely, and keep cash flow healthy.

You’ll collaborate with our business leaders and contract teams to uncover smart ways to reduce costs and boost revenue. From preparing insightful financial and commercial reports to engaging with client representatives and supporting tender assessments, your work will make a meaningful impact across the business.

In this dynamic role, you  help drive commercial success by ensuring healthy margins, timely cash collection, and smart cost-saving opportunities. You’ll collaborate closely with directors, operational leads, and client teams, building strong relationships and offering trusted guidance.

From budgeting and forecasting to reviewing contracts and supporting tenders, your insight will shape key decisions.

You  champion best practices, support margin and WIP improvement plans, and help resolve disputes with care.

With a focus on compliance, efficiency, and team development, you’ll lead with integrity—mentoring commercial staff and helping the business grow stronger, smarter, and more resilient every step of the way.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent)
• RICS Chartered (or equivalent), with NEC accreditation
• Strong background in construction and commercial management
• Skilled in cost value reconciliations and target cost analysis
• Confident in contract negotiation and sub-contract administration
• Experience with building projects, especially in pharma or industrial sectors
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Detail-oriented, with integrity and a collaborative mindset
• Builds trusted client relationships with ease

• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Hybrid working is available following initial probationary period
• Opportunity to purchase additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees)
• My Rewards – offering discounts on high street and online shopping
• Employee assistance programme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!
• Private health care and health care cash plan for you (and your family)
• Our salary sacrifice EV car scheme

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

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