Commercial Director

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to manage strategy and oversee projects based in Bristol. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a hybrid working arrangement. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying and extensive experience in Power Distribution and Transmission projects. The position requires strong leadership and negotiation skills, with travel to multiple sites expected.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Company car

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Commercial Director in Power Distribution and Transmission.
• Strong understanding of Contract Law and Standard Forms of Contract.
• Ability to drive performance and promote business growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage business and commercial strategy planning.
• Lead pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities.
• Nurture financial performance across cash flow management.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

Are you looking for a position that will offer true purpose and fulfilment? We are hunting for a seasoned Commercial Director to showcase their skills and abilities within our client's leading infrastructure firm. A permanent position is on offer, for one individual to operate on a hybrid basis from their main office in Bristol, with a requirement to travel to their sites across South Wales and the Southwest, and a monthly presence at their Birmingham head office. Lead and oversee the commercial team across a range of power transmission and distribution projects.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £100,000 to £120,000 (depending on experience).
• Company pension scheme, hybrid working arrangement, generous annual leave, company car, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage business and commercial strategy planning, supporting the Business Unit Director, focusing on resource planning, tender governance, and client-winning work.
• Lead pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities, including risk assessments, contract reviews, general administration, and negotiations.
• Nurture financial performance across cash flow management, forecasting, cost reporting, WIP control, and the locating of opportunities for margin improvement.
• Liaise with project teams, conducting frequent review meetings, allowing for issues to be identified and resolved with operational, insurance and legal stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with year-end audit and corporate governance requirements, whilst overseeing business performance with regards to annual goals.
• Promote effective leadership allowing for project teams to operate proactively and to a high standard.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent, in Quantity Surveying, or a similar discipline.
• Extensive demonstrable experience as a Commercial Director, or a related position, operating on Power Distribution and Transmission projects.
• Significant understanding of Contract Law, Standard Forms of Contract, and Standard Methods of Measurement, with strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to drive high quality performance, whilst promoting business growth and development.
• Possession of a Full UK driving licence, with an ability to travel between sites and offices when required.