Project Commercial Director

Overview

In this role you will lead the commercial function for a major 3bn infrastructure programme, shaping strategy, governance and risk management. You will drive contract performance, cost control and cash flow while steering high-stakes negotiations with clients and suppliers. You will champion continuous improvement, digital transformation and growth initiatives across multiple projects, and mentor the next generation of commercial leaders. You will work closely with executive stakeholders to protect margins and deliver strategic outcomes for national infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• Smart working with up to 40% remote work
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Maternity/adoption leave with 28 weeks full pay
• Paternity/partners leave with four weeks full pay
• Pension
• Share incentive plan

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function for a major programme, setting strategy and governance.
• Oversee contract performance, cost management, margin protection and cash flow.
• Negotiate complex commercial terms with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation across the commercial function.
• Provide commercial leadership on bids, opportunities and programme growth.
• Build and lead high-performing commercial teams across projects and disciplines.
• Develop strategic relationships with customers, supply chain partners and industry stakeholders.
• Support programme delivery through proactive financial controls and decision-making.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of commercial leaders.

Key requirements

• Proven experience with a Tier 1 contractor delivering major construction and infrastructure programmes.
• Experience leading commercial teams on large-scale projects valued in the hundreds of millions or billions.
• Strong background across major building projects, complex structures and infrastructure delivery.
• Experience in commercial leadership, contract management and risk management.
• Ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders, clients and supply chain partners.
• Proven experience managing and developing large commercial teams.

• Commercially astute leadership
• Stakeholder engagement and influence
• Mentoring and people development
• Contract management
• Risk management
• Cost management and cash flow control

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