Commercial Director

About Our Client

We are partnered with a Tier 1 international contractor operating across the EMEA region, delivering some of the most complex and high-value mission-critical infrastructure programmes in the market. With a global footprint and a blue-chip client base, the business is recognised for its technical capability, commercial discipline and ability to deliver at scale in highly regulated environments.

Their portfolio spans advanced technology facilities, high-specification industrial buildings and large-scale critical infrastructure projects. These are technically demanding programmes that require rigorous governance, integrated supply chains and sophisticated commercial oversight. The organisation is known for delivering multi-hundred-million-euro schemes with precision, programme certainty and strong financial control.

As an employer, they offer robust corporate governance, clear executive reporting structures and direct exposure to regional and global leadership. This is a business where senior leaders are empowered to influence strategy, shape commercial frameworks and drive long-term growth within key European markets.

What They Are Looking For

They are seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial function across major programmes in Northern Italy, based in Milan. This is a board-level leadership role reporting into the Regional Managing Director, with responsibility for overseeing commercial strategy, governance and performance across complex, high-value building programmes.

This appointment supports continued expansion across the Italian market. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving commercial strategy, strengthening risk management frameworks, overseeing senior commercial teams and ensuring financial performance across multiple concurrent projects.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience delivering complex building programmes within a Tier 1 or international contractor environment. Strong knowledge of the Italian construction market is essential, and fluency in Italian is highly desirable. This role requires a commercially astute leader who can balance executive reporting with hands-on oversight across live project environments.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is a rare opportunity to operate at executive level within a global contractor while shaping the commercial direction of a strategic European region. You will have the authority to influence commercial policy, strengthen governance and build high-performing teams within a technically advanced project environment.

For an established Commercial Leader seeking regional or future continental progression, this role provides both visibility and long-term strategic influence within a Tier 1 platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy across multiple high-value building programmes
• Oversee cost control, forecasting and financial governance at portfolio level
• Provide executive-level reporting to regional and global leadership
• Drive procurement strategy and high-value subcontract negotiations
• Strengthen contract management and risk mitigation frameworks
• Lead and mentor senior commercial managers and project QS teams
• Ensure compliance with local contractual and regulatory frameworks
• Manage client commercial relationships at executive level
• Oversee dispute resolution and final account strategy where required
• Support business development and bid strategy within the Italian market

Criteria for the Role

• Extensive senior-level commercial experience within Tier 1 or international contracting
• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value building programmes
• Strong understanding of the Italian construction market and regulatory environment
• Experience leading large commercial teams across multiple projects
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline
• Excellent commercial acumen and executive reporting capability
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Fluency in Italian highly desirable

What’s On Offer

• €180,000 salary package
• Executive-level leadership position within a Tier 1 international contractor
• Exposure to large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure programmes
• Strategic influence across the Italian market
• Long-term progression opportunities within the EMEA region

This is a career-defining opportunity for a senior commercial leader ready to operate at regional executive level within a global construction platform.

How To Apply

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