High-impact commercial leadership role with a clear pathway to progression.
Join a fast-scaling solar business delivering large-scale commercial projects to blue-chip clients.
Client Details
A specialist commercial solar designer, installer and maintenance provider, focused exclusively on large-scale commercial and industrial projects across the UK.
Description
This is a commercially-led leadership position sitting on the Senior Management Team, combining business development, commercial ownership and strategic input across operations and finance. You will take responsibility for driving growth, strengthening commercial frameworks and ultimately stepping into the Director role.The Commercial Director will:
Drive new project acquisition across commercial / industrial clients for design, install and services contracts for solar and battery storage solutions.
Develop relationships with contractors (Tier 1 / 2) and end users
Expand a portfolio of high-quality, low-risk projects
Lead contract negotiations and framework agreements
Own pricing, margin, risk and commercial terms
Ensure robust commercial governance across project
Work closely with sales, operations and finance teams
Align commercial strategy with delivery and execution
Future leadership responsibility for key functional heads
Key member of the Senior Management Team
Structured pathway to full P&L leadership and Director
Profile
Commercial solar / energy / infrastructure or construction T1 contractor experience,
Or technical B2B / engineering-led sales environments
Proven success in business development and commercial leadership
Strong experience in contract negotiation and frameworks
Track record managing complex, high-value client relationships
Strong understanding of commercial risk, deal structures and margin control
Ability to connect commercial decisions to operational delivery
Exposure to project-led or engineering environments
Strategic but hands-on
Detail-oriented with strong commercial discipline
Relationship-led, credible with senior stakeholders
Comfortable in a scale-up / SME environment
Job Offer
Competitive salary
Attractive on-target earnings (OTE) and additional benefits package.
Opportunity to work in a thriving industrial/manufacturing sector.
Collaborative and professional work environment in Manchester.
Career advancement within the organisation to senior management MD.
North West / North East base
Hybrid working: 2-3 days office-based
UK travel to clients and sites as required
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Commercial Lead, we encourage you to apply now!
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