Commercial Director

Vercity; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine autonomy

Board-level exposure

Career defining role

Job summary

Vercity, a leading infrastructure asset manager in the UK, is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead the commercial management of a flagship project across two major hospitals. You will ensure compliance with agreements and manage significant contractual changes.

The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in senior roles within complex contractual frameworks, stakeholder management, and a relevant professional qualification. This position offers genuine autonomy and board-level exposure in a critical healthcare infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at a senior level within SPV/PFI or complex contractual environments.
• Deep understanding of performance contracts, funding structures, and risk management.
• Experience overseeing Hard and Soft FM performance regimes.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of a complex PFI concession.
• Act as the senior commercial interface with the Board and Funders.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and statutory requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project Agreements

Risk management

Contractual compliance

Leadership experience

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., QS, PM)

Job description

Vercity are one of the UK's leading infrastructure asset managers. Due to continued growth we are seeking an experienced Commercial Director to play a pivotal role in the leadership and commercial management of a flagship SPV / PFI across 2 of the largest hospitals in the capitol.

Reporting to the Project Director, you'll lead the projects on a BAU basis and take full responsibility for the commercial and contractual performance of the Project Company, acting as a trusted, senior figure with boards, funders and key stakeholders.

This is a high‑impact position where you'll:

• Lead commercial management of a complex PFI concession
• Ensure full compliance with the Project Agreement, finance documents and Management Services Agreement
• Act as the senior commercial interface with the Board and Funders
• Oversee lifecycle, variations, governance and risk management
• Manage significant contractual changes from inception to execution
• Ensure compliance with evolving legislative and statutory requirements, including Building Safety obligations
• Identify and support commercial and business development opportunities

You'll bring:

• Proven experience operating at a senior level withinSPV/PFI or similarly complex contractual environments
• Deep understanding of Project Agreements, performance contracts, funding structures and risk management
• A strong track record of stakeholder management with boards, funders and public sector bodies
• Experience overseeing Hard and Soft FM performance regimes
• The ability to interpret complex legal and commercial documentation and provide clear, pragmatic advice
• Demonstrable leadership experience and confidence operating in an inter‑agency setting
• A recognised professional discipline (e.g. QS, PM or similar) and a relevant professional qualification

Why join?

• A senior, influential role on a critical healthcare infrastructure project
• Genuine autonomy and board‑level exposure
• The opportunity to shape governance, commercial strategy and long‑term value
• A career defining role with a market leader on a flagship project
• London base with regular site engagement

Interested?

Apply directly or contact us for a confidential discussion.