Commercial Director

Construction

Peterborough

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Car/Allowance

Bonus

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Life Assurance

Private medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Anglian Water Alliance is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial function for a major infrastructure portfolio in the Peterborough area. The role focuses on delivering robust commercial governance, strategy and high-value NEC-based programmes within an alliance framework.

You will drive cost management, risk control and supply chain development while liaising with executive leadership and board-level stakeholders across regulated water projects.

Qualifications

Qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline.
Significant senior commercial leadership experience delivering major infrastructure programmes.
Proven track record of leading commercial strategy within complex engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction environments.
Extensive experience of NEC contracts and commercial management across large capital programmes.
Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, governance and risk management.
Experience in regulated environments and collaborative delivery models.
Outstanding stakeholder management at Executive/Board level.
Membership with RICS, CIOB or CICES (or equivalent).
Experience with Principal or Main Contractor roles.
Water sector experience is preferred but construction track record is essential.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver the Alliance's commercial strategy, ensuring performance exceeds expectations.
Lead the commercial, estimating and contract management functions, building a high-performing team.
Provide strategic commercial advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
Establish robust governance, assurance and reporting frameworks.
Lead contract management across NEC-based programmes, managing risk, change, claims and obligations.
Drive commercial performance through cost management, forecasting, value engineering and financial controls.
Build relationships with Anglian Water, Alliance partners and the wider supply chain.
Lead development of resilient, sustainable supply chain strategies.
Champion innovation and continuous improvement in the commercial function.
Foster an inclusive culture and develop talent within the team.
Mobilise and develop the commercial team, including early-career staff.

Skills

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Procurement

Risk management

Contract administration

Commercial strategy

Governance

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Position: Commercial Director

Location: Peterborough with hybrid working available

Salary Guide: (Apply online only)k (Neg DOE), Car/Allowance, Bonus and excellent benefits package

Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,400 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.

Our client is part of Anglian Water' Alliance.

The Alliance is set to deliver a record 2.6 billion of the water company's overall investment in AMP8, with much of this work specifically targeted at protecting and enhancing the East of England's natural environment and providing resilience to climate change. This investment portfolio forms part of Anglian Water's wider, record 9 billion proposed plans for AMP8, which will see a huge programme of much-needed investment between 2025 and 2030.

Role

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes. The spend in the next 3-4 years will total more than 2bn, with a spend this year of 400m and forecasts of 500m and 600m in the following 2 years. You will need to have experience of handling this type of growth and attendant workload.

This is a key leadership role, and you will be an integral part of the Management Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver the Alliance's commercial strategy, ensuring commercial performance consistently exceeds expectations.
Lead the commercial, estimating and contract management functions, building a high performing, collaborative and values led team.
Provide strategic commercial advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, supporting key business decisions.
Establish robust commercial governance, assurance and reporting frameworks.
Lead contract management across complex NEC based programmes, ensuring effective management of risk, change, claims and contractual obligations.
Drive commercial performance through effective cost management, forecasting, value engineering and financial controls.
Build exceptional relationships with Anglian Water, Alliance partners and the wider supply chain to deliver better outcomes together.
Lead the development of resilient, sustainable and high performing supply chain strategies.
Champion innovation, digital commercial practices and continuous improvement across the commercial function.
Foster an inclusive culture where people can thrive, develop and perform at their best.
Ability to mobilise and develop the commercial team, particularly those at the early stages of their careers.

Experience and Qualifications

Qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline
Significant senior commercial leadership experience delivering major infrastructure programmes valued at hundreds of millions of pounds or more.
A proven track record of leading commercial strategy within complex engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction environments.
Extensive experience of NEC contracts and commercial management across large capital programmes.
Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, commercial governance and risk management.
Experience operating within regulated environments and delivering successful commercial outcomes through collaborative delivery models.
Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Executive, Board and partner level.
Professional membership with a recognised institution such as RICS, CIOB or CICES (or equivalent).
Experience of working for a Principal or Main Contractor.
Water sector experience is preferred but more important is a proven track record in construction.
You need to be driven with the ability to handle pressure.
You must be resilient.

Package Includes

A competitive salary
Car/car allowance
Bonus
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance, Health Insurance
Private medical Insurance
And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc.

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