Commercial Director

Role: Commercial Director
Salary/Rate: £ 108 per hr (inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week on site near Reading
Contract Duration: 12 months

We are currently looking for a Commercial Director for our government client. This Commercial Director role is hybrid, based between 2 days per week on site in Aldermaston near Reading (non-negotiable), and the remainder of the week working remotely.

The contract for the Commercial Director position is for 12-months with potential to extend, operating inside IR35.

Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance") + sole UK national

This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.

Essential skills/experience required:

• 15 years previous experience in the commercial space, 5 years managing large teams and delivery of complex transactions
• The successful candidate will be someone already in a leadership role with a commercial background
• This position would suit someone with a strong Commercial background, rising through the ranks from QS to Head of Commercial
• NEC background desirable
• Must be able to create high performing teams, coach, develop etc
• Must be able to demonstrate commercial acumen - understanding complex commercial solutions

The role:

• Advise/present to the board
• The role holder will have direct report of 4 staff to task manage, and wider team of 50+ to coach and mentor
• The role will report to the Group Commercial Director and be accountable for leading a team to deliver an annual investment programme of circa £200m per annum in five key programme areas:
• Building Works - delivering series of upgrades to existing building fabric and systems
• Civil Works - delivering new car parks and building extensions.
• Equipment Re-kits - replacing obsolete complex equipment and technology.
• Utilities Works - delivering improvement works to our electrical, gas and steam networks.
• Demolition & Decommissioning - ensuring hazardous waste is removed from surplus assets and completing safe demolition activity.
• You will lead a team of commercial professionals to deliver:
• Business Partnering - Embedded with programme managers to understand business needs and translate into effective procurement strategies.
• Commercial Governance - managing commercial risk register, reporting rhythm and chairing Infrastructure Commercial Boards to ensure senior stakeholders are aware of key commercial risks and progress.
• Supplier Relationship Management - managing strategic supplier relationships and ensuring supplier deliver performance outcomes and quality framework.
• Contract Operations - ensuring monthly payment application, Fee review and that all contractual terms related to NEC3 and NEC4 contract are applied.
• Contract Change - working with project managers and suppliers to address contract change events and risk mitigation.
• Contract Disputes - address strategic disputes to protect commercial interests.

If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review.

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs [at] circlerecruitment [dot] com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview.

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