Commercial Director

Calco Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor based in London seeks a Commercial Director to lead tender delivery and set winning strategies on complex UK projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in major infrastructure bids with strong knowledge of NEC Contracts. You will be pivotal in managing governance and securing new contracts while maintaining client relationships. This position offers a competitive salary of £160k plus package and bonus, with long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and winning major bids/tenders.
• Extensive infrastructure experience with a strong pre-contract track record.
• Expert knowledge of NEC Contracts (Options A/B/C/E).

Responsibilities

• Lead the tender commercial strategy.
• Oversee governance & compliance.
• Negotiate and secure new contracts.

Skills

Leading major bids/tenders

Infrastructure project management

Expert knowledge of NEC Contracts

Leadership of commercial teams

Client interfacing skills

Job description

Commercial Director (Infrastructure)

Salary : £160k + package + bonus

Based : London

An exciting opportunity to join a global infrastructure contractor with excellent long term career opportunities!

A position has developed for an experienced Commercial Director / Lead to play a leading role on pre-contract / Tender lead delivery, focused on UK projects. You will be pivotal in setting winning strategies, lead commercial governance on complex bids and JVs, and ensure seamless handover into delivery.

What you’ll do

• Lead the tender commercial strategy
• Oversee governance & compliance
• Build integrated project controls
• Negotiate and secure new contracts
• Manage risk & opportunity
• Stakeholder leadership

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading and winning major bids / tenders
• Extensive major infrastructure experience with a strong pre-contract track record
• Expert knowledge of NEC Contracts (Options A / B / C / E).
• Proven leadership of commercial teams on complex infrastructure bids and projects.
• Sharp contractual and legal acumen; dispute avoidance / management experience
• Have a hands‑on approach to how you work, and be prepared to do the detail along with the overview / strategy
• Strong client interfacing skills, with the ability to make and develop relationships

What the Role Offers

You will take on a role that will have significant influence in the success of the company in ...