Commercial Director

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? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

The Commercial Director will be responsible for leading the commercial function, ensuring effective financial performance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement across a high-profile portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a major infrastructure project.
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.

Experienced needed:

• Proven track record as a Commercial Director with expertise in NEC contracts and major infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
• Familiarity with contract disputes and claims management

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.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.