Project Commercial Director
Role Overview
Project Commercial Director leading the commercial function for a major defence infrastructure programme valued at approximately £3 billion.
The programme includes major buildings, structures, civil engineering and infrastructure works.
The role sits on a senior leadership team and works with programme leaders, customers, stakeholders and supply-chain partners.
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Role overview
Project Commercial Director leading the commercial function for a major defence infrastructure programme valued at approximately £3 billion.
The programme includes major buildings, structures, civil engineering and infrastructure works.
The role sits on a senior leadership team and works with programme leaders, customers, stakeholders and supply-chain partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead programme-wide commercial strategy, governance, risk and compliance.
- Oversee contract performance, cost management, margin protection and cash flow.
- Lead negotiations with clients, suppliers and stakeholders; build strategic customer and supply-chain relationships.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and digital transformation in the commercial function.
- Lead commercial input to bids, opportunities and programme growth initiatives.
- Build and lead commercial teams across projects and disciplines; mentor future leaders.
- Support delivery through proactive commercial decisions and robust financial controls.
Essential experience
- Proven Tier 1 contractor experience delivering major construction and infrastructure programmes.
- Extensive experience leading commercial teams on large-scale projects valued in the hundreds of millions or billions.
- Strong background in major buildings, complex structures and infrastructure delivery.
- Demonstrable commercial leadership, contract-management and risk-management success.
- Ability to influence executive stakeholders, clients and supply-chain partners; proven experience managing and developing large commercial teams.
Qualifications and clearance
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
- Membership or Fellowship of RICS, CIOB, ICES or equivalent professional standing.
- CSCS Professional Qualified Person Card required; chartered status preferred.
- Must be eligible and willing to obtain Security Clearance (SC) and undertake enhanced DBS checks as a minimum.
- Experience in highly regulated or secure environments is advantageous.
Compensation
- The posting describes the salary as competitive and mentions a benefits package; no pay cadence or amount is specified.
Location
- The posting lists North West England as the role location.
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