Job Description
Commercial Director – Major Infrastructure Projects
Location: Somerset
Hybrid Working: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote
Travel: Required 2-3 days per month to key locations in the UK and Europe
Are you an experienced Commercial Director with a strong background in NEC contracts, commercial strategy, and major infrastructure projects? We are seeking a highly skilled individual to lead the commercial function, ensuring effective financial performance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement across a high-profile portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement the commercial strategy, aligning with internal legal entities and ensuring clear goals, deliverables, and objectives.
* Provide NEC contract expertise, offering guidance and leading senior client-facing meetings to mitigate commercial risks.
* Oversee and challenge monthly project performance reports, including receivables, WIP, and working capital, driving consistency and best practices.
* Identify and resolve underperformance issues, implementing intervention plans and mitigating risks related to disallowed costs.
* Deliver a structured commercial reporting framework to enhance financial transparency and operational efficiency.
* Take ownership of contract disputes, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
* Lead the management of Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and Compensation Events (CEs) while maintaining accurate risk registers.
* Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing commercial team, ensuring clear communication across business units.
* Validate commercial terms, margin models, and cash-flow forecasts for tenders, ensuring financial viability and risk mitigation.
* Ensure compliance with the AFP process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
* Act as a key stakeholder in contract negotiations and claims management, driving financial recovery strategies where necessary.
* Work closely with the Operations Director to develop annual budgets and accurate financial forecasts.
* Drive efficiency initiatives, working with clients to identify and implement cost-saving measures.
* Conduct monthly site visits, engaging with teams to enhance commercial performance and identify innovation opportunities.
* Support client audits and commercial governance reviews, ensuring best practices are upheld.
Why Join our client?
* Comprehensive benefits package, including family medical and dental cover.
* Strong work-life balance with hybrid working options.
* Exciting opportunities for international exposure, with travel across key European locations.
* Be part of a major infrastructure project, shaping commercial success at a strategic level.
If you’re a results-driven Commercial Director with expertise in NEC contracts and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career.