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Head of Commercial

Alternative Heat alternativeheat.co.uk Open · verified Oct 23, 2026
On-site Banbridge Full-time Director Sales Leadership

At a glance

Director-level Sales Leadership role at Alternative Heat. Banbridge · full-time.

Pay not stated Sales Leadership salary

RoleSales Leadership
SeniorityDirector
LocationBanbridge
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 20, 2026 · 3d ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Lead Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors and support teams across projects, with accountability for financial results and contract delivery
  • Put the Business Unit’s commercial direction into practice, overseeing contract governance, cost control and financial performance
  • Build models to forecast project costs and track budgets and margins across the Business Unit
  • Check that project costs, purchasing and quotations follow financial governance through cost allocation and accounting processes
  • Identify commercial risks and opportunities early, then put solutions in place to meet contract and financial targets

What you bring

  • Senior experience leading commercial work across multiple projects
  • Financial skills, ideally covering management accounts, cost allocation and modelling for forecasts and decisions
  • A track record of setting direction, building accountability and developing people

Who this fits

This suits a senior commercial leader who can lead teams while staying close to project delivery, cost control and risk. The role is onsite in Banbridge.

From the employer

Who are we looking for? Leadership mindset and ownership — senior experience is important, but the ability to lead with clarity, accountability, and intent matters just as much. We value leaders who take ownership and are open to developing and evolving their approach.

Strong commercial leadership across multiple projects — leading Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and support teams to deliver financial performance, manage risk, and ensure contracts are executed effectively. If you can lead it, improve it, and scale it, we want to hear from you.
Finance-savvy commercial leader —
ideally with experience in management accounts, cost allocation, and financial modelling to support forecasting, decision-making, and business unit performance.

People and performance focused — setting clear direction, building accountability, developing future leaders, and creating teams that are engaged, capable, and proud of what they deliver.
Strategy and delivery —
owning the Business Unit’s commercial strategy, contract governance, cost control, and financial performance to support sustainable growth.

Operational excellence — driving efficiency, risk management, and commercial value while continuously looking for smarter ways of working.

Continual improvement — no one has all the answers. We’re looking for leaders who challenge constructively, learn continuously, and turn improvement ideas into real results.

If you want to be part of something ambitious, influence how commercial operations evolve, and make a genuine impact at scale, we want to hear from you.

Who will you work with? Our Commercial function is central to the Business Unit’s success, providing insight and support to projects, operations, and leadership teams. Working closely with the Business Unit Manager and senior leadership across Manufacturing, Planning & Forecasting, HSE, Quality, and Plant Assets, your focus will be on protecting margin, mitigating risk, and enabling high-quality delivery.

If you’re results-focused, care about what really matters, and want to lead teams that take pride in getting things done properly — you’ll fit right in.
  • You’ll lead, you’ll learn, you’ll improve — shaping multiple projects and teams to perform at their best and drive commercial success.
  • Turn commercial plans into reality — ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with contractual obligations.
  • Drive operational efficiency while maintaining financial accuracy, compliance, and risk management across all projects.
  • Build and maintain financial models to estimate, forecast, and monitor project costs, ensuring budgets and margins are tracked accurately across the Business Unit.
  • Oversee cost allocation and cost accounting processes, ensuring project costs, purchasing, and quotations are correctly aligned to financial governance standards.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Planning, HSE, Quality, and other leadership peers to overcome challenges and keep operations running smoothly.
  • Spot risks and opportunities early, implement solutions, and ensure teams consistently deliver contractual and financial targets.
  • Work strategically and practically — balancing commercial priorities, resources, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Shape the culture — set the standard for accountability, commercial awareness, and pride across all teams while promoting a can-do, solutions-focused attitude.

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