Commercial Director

Executive Integrity; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative team is seeking a strategic Commercial Director to drive negotiations and partnerships for a pioneering project focused on producing methanol from waste. This role is crucial in shaping the commercial framework, engaging with financial institutions, and negotiating key agreements that support the project's success. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and circular economy initiatives, where your expertise will play a vital role in advancing crucial project phases. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while contributing to impactful environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with financial institutions for project funding.
• Success in negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for off-take agreements and project financing.
• Collaborate with teams to align commercial agreements with project needs.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Project Development

Financial Structuring

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Director
Location: Remote - UK, EU Middle East

Contract Type: 6-month contract (with potential for extension or permanent position)

About the Project:
We are an innovative team at a pioneering project focused on producing methanol from waste, contributing significantly to a sustainable and circular economy. As we advance into crucial project phases, we seek a commercially astute and strategic Commercial Director to drive key negotiations and partnerships pivotal to the project's success.

Role Overview:
As the Commercial Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial framework of the project. Your responsibilities will involve leading negotiations across various fronts, including off-take agreements, land acquisition, shared service arrangements, and project financing. Working closely with senior leadership, legal advisors, and technical teams, you will secure robust agreements that underpin the project's development and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with financial institutions and investors to facilitate project funding discussions and financial structuring.
• Lead negotiations and oversee the execution of off-take agreements for methanol and related chemical products.
• Negotiate land access and usage agreements with relevant stakeholders.
• Structure and negotiate shared service agreements, including facilities such as laboratories and site infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal project teams to align commercial agreements with technical and operational requirements.
• Provide commercial insight and contribute to risk management strategies in project development.
• Support the development of commercial models and scenarios to inform strategic decision-making.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Proven experience working with financial institutions and investors in meeting project funding requirements.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex commercial agreements, ideally within the chemical, waste-to-energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of commercial project development in early-stage or capital projects.
• Experience engaging with off-takers, landowners, service providers, and/or financial institutions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely while effectively collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercially minded with a strategic outlook and meticulous attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Experience in the methanol, petrochemical, or renewable fuels sector.
• Understanding of regulatory, planning, or permitting aspects related to industrial development.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months (potential for extension or conversion to permanent role based on project needs and performance)
• Location: Remote, with occasional travel as required for meetings or site visits