A Tier One Civil Engineering contractor has a new opportunity for a Commercial Operations Director. The role forms a key part of the Senior Leadership Team within the Commercial Department and involves the provision of strategic direction and management of the commercial function through strong leadership skills to meet the business needs:
* Oversee, direct and manage a team to deliver the commercial function of multiple projects ranging from £5m to £200m
* Fully understand and identify key risk and opportunity to assist decision making and action that will ultimately protect and enhance the commercial success of the projects.
* Take the lead in negotiations at principal stakeholder level on the projects with stakeholders to ensure all parties expectations are being met. As part of the Senior Leadership Team nurture and promote continuous improvements with the commercial staff, business practise and policies.
* Take the lead on projects with disputes both formal and informal. Be a key decision maker and engage and instruct third party legal advisors and experts.
* Report monthly on the financial performance and status of the projects. Ensure teams implement the commercial strategy in line with Company SOP's and within agreed limits of authority.
* Engage with the Pre-Construction department to always ensure continuous learning and feedback.
* Influence and advise on tenders and ensure the commercial information thread is con...