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Divisional Commercial Director
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Divisional Commercial Director
Location: London
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Company: Ambit
Ambit is a leading construction and project delivery consultancy, helping clients successfully deliver complex programmes and projects across a range of sectors. As we continue to grow and expand our market presence, we are seeking an exceptional Divisional Commercial Director to provide strategic commercial leadership across our business.
This is a key executive role responsible for driving commercial performance, shaping business strategy, managing risk, and ensuring sustainable growth. Reporting directly to the Board, you will play a critical role in the continued success and profitability of the division.
The Role
As Divisional Commercial Director, you will lead all commercial activities across the division, ensuring robust commercial governance, effective contract management, and strong financial performance. You will work closely with operational leaders, project teams, clients, and key stakeholders to maximise value, mitigate risk, and support the achievement of Ambit's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the divisional commercial strategy in alignment with Ambit's business objectives.
- Provide strategic leadership across all commercial, contractual, and financial activities.
- Drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance across the division.
- Lead contract negotiations and oversee the management of high-value client agreements.
- Monitor commercial performance and provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
- Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
- Support business development activities, bids, and major client pursuits.
- Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure effective commercial management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Ensure compliance with company governance, legal obligations, and industry best practice.
- Contribute to wider business planning and strategic decision-making at a senior leadership level.
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About You
You are a commercially astute and strategic leader with a strong track record of driving performance and delivering sustainable business growth.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Significant experience in a Commercial Director, Divisional Director, Commercial Lead, or equivalent senior leadership role.
- Proven success within the construction, infrastructure, engineering, property, or consultancy sectors.
- Strong understanding of commercial management, contract administration, and risk management.
- Demonstrable experience leading large, multidisciplinary commercial teams.
- Excellent financial and business management expertise.
- Strong commercial negotiation and client relationship management skills.
- Experience managing P&L performance and delivering profitable growth.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
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Desirable Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Chartered status with RICS, CIOB, CICES, or a relevant professional institution.
- MBA or equivalent executive qualification.
- Experience operating within consultancy and project services environments.
Why Join Ambit?
At Ambit, we combine entrepreneurial thinking with industry expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and create opportunities for our people. As a Divisional Commercial Director, you will have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence business performance, and contribute directly to the future growth of the organisation.
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If you are a strategic commercial leader looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and growing organisation, we would like to hear from you.
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