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 continuous from inception to completion. Promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, subcontractors, and other external contacts. The ideal person will have been responsible for commercial activities on civil engineering projects. You will be Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying/ Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering. Worked as a QS managing on large-scale civil engineering schemes or multiple smaller projects at one time. Working with different forms of building contract - JCT, NEC. FIDIC and bespoke Understanding of two-stage, single stage and negotiated tendering Experience of formal disputes (adjudications). Confident communicating with colleagues and board members / senior management Strong commercial acumen The ability to work to tight deadlines Accuracy and attention to detail Flexibility in approach Strong team ethic This position would suit a Commercial Manager/ Managing Surveyor wishing to progress with a Tier One contractor to a Senior Management level. An excellent salary & remuneration is on offer to the successful Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Manager to include car allowance, pension, bonus, healthcare & flexible/ hybrid working. For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Michelle Doran at CSR on. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below. Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business on behalf of our clients. Skills: Commercial Manager Commercial Director Quantity Surveyor